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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,491.34, 253,717.56 and 159,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,491.34, 253,717.56 and 159,871.74 is: 221,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,491.34 : 253,717.56 = 159,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,491.34/253,717.56 = 159,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,491.34x = 253,717.56 × 159,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,491.34x = 40,562,267,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562,267,785.75/183,491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,058.21

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