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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,691.20, 257,536.80 and 159,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,691.20, 257,536.80 and 159,249.60 is: 238,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,691.20 : 257,536.80 = 159,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,691.20/257,536.80 = 159,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,691.20x = 257,536.80 × 159,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,691.20x = 41,012,632,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,012,632,385.28/171,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,874.40

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