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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,179.42, 261,170.31 and 159,319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,179.42, 261,170.31 and 159,319.16 is: 238,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,179.42 : 261,170.31 = 159,319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,179.42/261,170.31 = 159,319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,179.42x = 261,170.31 × 159,319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,179.42x = 41,609,434,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,609,434,406.14/174,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,888.35

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