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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,626.40, 257,439.60 and 159,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,626.40, 257,439.60 and 159,962.40 is: 239,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,626.40 : 257,439.60 = 159,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,626.40/257,439.60 = 159,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,626.40x = 257,439.60 × 159,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,626.40x = 41,180,656,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,180,656,271.04/171,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,943.60

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