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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,874.80, 254,812.20 and 159,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,874.80, 254,812.20 and 159,377.20 is: 239,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,874.80 : 254,812.20 = 159,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,874.80/254,812.20 = 159,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,874.80x = 254,812.20 × 159,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,874.80x = 40,611,254,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611,254,961.84/169,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,065.80

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