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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,353.40, 257,030.10 and 159,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,353.40, 257,030.10 and 159,689.40 is: 239,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,353.40 : 257,030.10 = 159,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,353.40/257,030.10 = 159,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,353.40x = 257,030.10 × 159,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,353.40x = 41,044,982,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,982,450.94/171,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,534.10

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