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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,572.40, 257,358.60 and 159,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,572.40, 257,358.60 and 159,908.40 is: 239,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,572.40 : 257,358.60 = 159,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,572.40/257,358.60 = 159,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,572.40x = 257,358.60 × 159,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,572.40x = 41,153,801,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153,801,952.24/171,572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,862.60

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