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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,725.20, 638,344.80 and 159,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,725.20, 638,344.80 and 159,494.40 is: 239,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,725.20 : 638,344.80 = 159,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,725.20/638,344.80 = 159,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,725.20x = 638,344.80 × 159,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,725.20x = 101,812,420,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,812,420,869.12/425,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,150.56

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