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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,394.26, 638,103.76 and 159,103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,394.26, 638,103.76 and 159,103.97 is: 238,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,394.26 : 638,103.76 = 159,103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,394.26/638,103.76 = 159,103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,394.26x = 638,103.76 × 159,103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,394.26x = 101,524,837,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,524,837,899.65/425,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,660.58

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