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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,972.30, 254,958.45 and 159,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,972.30, 254,958.45 and 159,474.70 is: 239,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,972.30 : 254,958.45 = 159,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,972.30/254,958.45 = 159,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,972.30x = 254,958.45 × 159,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,972.30x = 40,659,422,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,422,326.22/169,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,212.05

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