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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,809.10, 638,750.54 and 156,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,809.10, 638,750.54 and 156,010.52 is: 234,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,809.10 : 638,750.54 = 156,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,809.10/638,750.54 = 156,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,809.10x = 638,750.54 × 156,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,809.10x = 99,651,805,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,651,805,882.58/425,809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,029.30

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