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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,473.40, 257,210.10 and 159,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,473.40, 257,210.10 and 159,809.40 is: 239,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,473.40 : 257,210.10 = 159,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,473.40/257,210.10 = 159,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,473.40x = 257,210.10 × 159,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,473.40x = 41,104,591,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104,591,754.94/171,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,714.10

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