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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,686.20, 257,529.30 and 159,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,686.20, 257,529.30 and 159,244.60 is: 238,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,686.20 : 257,529.30 = 159,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,686.20/257,529.30 = 159,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,686.20x = 257,529.30 × 159,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,686.20x = 41,010,150,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,010,150,366.78/171,686.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,866.90

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