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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,036.90, 256,555.35 and 159,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,036.90, 256,555.35 and 159,372.90 is: 239,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,036.90 : 256,555.35 = 159,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,036.90/256,555.35 = 159,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,036.90x = 256,555.35 × 159,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,036.90x = 40,887,970,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,887,970,140.02/171,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,059.35

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