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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,636.18, 256,191.78 and 159,602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,636.18, 256,191.78 and 159,602.82 is: 238,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,636.18 : 256,191.78 = 159,602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,636.18/256,191.78 = 159,602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,636.18x = 256,191.78 × 159,602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,636.18x = 40,888,930,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888,930,548.82/171,636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,230.25

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