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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,427.24, 638,388.92 and 159,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,427.24, 638,388.92 and 159,374.64 is: 239,154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,427.24 : 638,388.92 = 159,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,427.24/638,388.92 = 159,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,427.24x = 638,388.92 × 159,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,427.24x = 101,743,004,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,743,004,304.99/425,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,154.89

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