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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,440.56, 638,271.54 and 159,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,440.56, 638,271.54 and 159,222 is: 238,874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,440.56 : 638,271.54 = 159,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,440.56/638,271.54 = 159,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,440.56x = 638,271.54 × 159,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,440.56x = 101,626,871,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,626,871,141.88/425,440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,874.43

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