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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,519.84, 638,295.96 and 159,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,519.84, 638,295.96 and 159,252.32 is: 238,884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,519.84 : 638,295.96 = 159,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,519.84/638,295.96 = 159,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,519.84x = 638,295.96 × 159,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,519.84x = 101,650,112,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,650,112,476.63/425,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,884.54

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