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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,443.56, 638,276.04 and 159,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,443.56, 638,276.04 and 159,225 is: 238,878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,443.56 : 638,276.04 = 159,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,443.56/638,276.04 = 159,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,443.56x = 638,276.04 × 159,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,443.56x = 101,629,502,469
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,629,502,469/425,443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,878.93

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