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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,628.20, 257,442.30 and 159,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,628.20, 257,442.30 and 159,186.60 is: 238,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,628.20 : 257,442.30 = 159,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,628.20/257,442.30 = 159,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,628.20x = 257,442.30 × 159,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,628.20x = 40,981,364,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,981,364,433.18/171,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,779.90

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