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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,803, 638,807.12 and 159,565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,803, 638,807.12 and 159,565.84 is: 239,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,803 : 638,807.12 = 159,565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,803/638,807.12 = 159,565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,803x = 638,807.12 × 159,565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,803x = 101,931,794,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,931,794,700.78/425,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,387.22

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