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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,605.40, 257,408.10 and 159,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,605.40, 257,408.10 and 159,941.40 is: 239,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,605.40 : 257,408.10 = 159,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,605.40/257,408.10 = 159,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,605.40x = 257,408.10 × 159,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,605.40x = 41,170,211,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170,211,885.34/171,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,912.10

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