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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,023.20, 258,034.80 and 159,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,023.20, 258,034.80 and 159,581.60 is: 239,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,023.20 : 258,034.80 = 159,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,023.20/258,034.80 = 159,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,023.20x = 258,034.80 × 159,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,023.20x = 41,177,606,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,606,239.68/172,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,372.40

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