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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,526.34, 638,305.71 and 159,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,526.34, 638,305.71 and 159,258.82 is: 238,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,526.34 : 638,305.71 = 159,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,526.34/638,305.71 = 159,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,526.34x = 638,305.71 × 159,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,526.34x = 101,655,814,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,655,814,173.86/425,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,894.29

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