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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,158.70, 259,738.05 and 169,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,158.70, 259,738.05 and 169,270.70 is: 253,906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,158.70 : 259,738.05 = 169,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,158.70/259,738.05 = 169,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,158.70x = 259,738.05 × 169,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,158.70x = 43,966,041,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,966,041,540.14/173,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,906.05

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