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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,101.40, 426,152.10 and 159,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,101.40, 426,152.10 and 159,426.20 is: 239,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,101.40 : 426,152.10 = 159,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,101.40/426,152.10 = 159,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,101.40x = 426,152.10 × 159,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,101.40x = 67,939,809,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,939,809,925.02/284,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,139.30

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