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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,730.90, 256,096.35 and 159,066.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,730.90, 256,096.35 and 159,066.90 is: 238,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,730.90 : 256,096.35 = 159,066.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,730.90/256,096.35 = 159,066.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,730.90x = 256,096.35 × 159,066.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,730.90x = 40,736,452,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,736,452,495.82/170,730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,600.35

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