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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,305.43, 637,936.94 and 159,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,305.43, 637,936.94 and 159,046.37 is: 238,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,305.43 : 637,936.94 = 159,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,305.43/637,936.94 = 159,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,305.43x = 637,936.94 × 159,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,305.43x = 101,461,551,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,461,551,803.84/425,305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,561.62

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