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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,309.18, 637,942.56 and 159,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,309.18, 637,942.56 and 159,050.12 is: 238,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,309.18 : 637,942.56 = 159,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,309.18/637,942.56 = 159,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,309.18x = 637,942.56 × 159,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,309.18x = 101,464,837,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,464,837,531.39/425,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,567.24

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