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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,258.05, 638,138.23 and 155,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,258.05, 638,138.23 and 155,362.20 is: 233,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,258.05 : 638,138.23 = 155,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,258.05/638,138.23 = 155,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,258.05x = 638,138.23 × 155,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,258.05x = 99,142,556,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,142,556,126.21/425,258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,135.05

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