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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,631.20, 257,446.80 and 159,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,631.20, 257,446.80 and 159,189.60 is: 238,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,631.20 : 257,446.80 = 159,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,631.20/257,446.80 = 159,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,631.20x = 257,446.80 × 159,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,631.20x = 40,982,853,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,982,853,113.28/171,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,784.40

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