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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,979.99, 254,854.96 and 95,151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,979.99, 254,854.96 and 95,151.78 is: 142,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,979.99 : 254,854.96 = 95,151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,979.99/254,854.96 = 95,151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,979.99x = 254,854.96 × 95,151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,979.99x = 24,249,902,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,249,902,847.95/169,979.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,663.28

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