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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,699.13, 638,253.42 and 226,159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,699.13, 638,253.42 and 226,159.65 is: 339,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,699.13 : 638,253.42 = 226,159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,699.13/638,253.42 = 226,159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,699.13x = 638,253.42 × 226,159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,699.13x = 144,347,170,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,347,170,078.50/425,699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,082.61

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