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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,352.40, 257,028.60 and 159,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,352.40, 257,028.60 and 159,688.40 is: 239,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,352.40 : 257,028.60 = 159,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,352.40/257,028.60 = 159,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,352.40x = 257,028.60 × 159,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,352.40x = 41,044,485,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,485,888.24/171,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,532.60

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