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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,306.43, 637,938.44 and 159,047.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,306.43, 637,938.44 and 159,047.37 is: 238,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,306.43 : 637,938.44 = 159,047.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,306.43/637,938.44 = 159,047.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,306.43x = 637,938.44 × 159,047.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,306.43x = 101,462,431,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,462,431,103.90/425,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,563.13

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