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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,609.40, 257,414.10 and 159,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,609.40, 257,414.10 and 159,945.40 is: 239,918.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,609.40 : 257,414.10 = 159,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,609.40/257,414.10 = 159,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,609.40x = 257,414.10 × 159,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,609.40x = 41,172,201,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,172,201,190.14/171,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,918.10

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