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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,987.80, 254,981.70 and 159,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,987.80, 254,981.70 and 159,490.20 is: 239,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,987.80 : 254,981.70 = 159,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,987.80/254,981.70 = 159,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,987.80x = 254,981.70 × 159,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,987.80x = 40,667,082,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667,082,329.34/169,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,235.30

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