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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,520.34, 638,296.71 and 159,252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,520.34, 638,296.71 and 159,252.82 is: 238,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,520.34 : 638,296.71 = 159,252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,520.34/638,296.71 = 159,252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,520.34x = 638,296.71 × 159,252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,520.34x = 101,650,551,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,650,551,064.22/425,520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,885.29

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