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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,620.40, 257,430.60 and 159,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,620.40, 257,430.60 and 159,956.40 is: 239,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,620.40 : 257,430.60 = 159,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,620.40/257,430.60 = 159,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,620.40x = 257,430.60 × 159,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,620.40x = 41,177,672,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,672,025.84/171,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,934.60

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