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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,208.80, 255,313.20 and 159,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,208.80, 255,313.20 and 159,711.20 is: 239,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,208.80 : 255,313.20 = 159,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,208.80/255,313.20 = 159,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,208.80x = 255,313.20 × 159,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,208.80x = 40,776,377,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,776,377,547.84/170,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,566.80

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