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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,870.30, 254,805.45 and 159,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,870.30, 254,805.45 and 159,372.70 is: 239,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,870.30 : 254,805.45 = 159,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,870.30/254,805.45 = 159,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,870.30x = 254,805.45 × 159,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,870.30x = 40,609,032,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,609,032,541.22/169,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,059.05

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