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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,856, 638,892 and 159,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,856, 638,892 and 159,617.28 is: 239,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,856 : 638,892 = 159,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,856/638,892 = 159,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,856x = 638,892 × 159,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,856x = 101,978,203,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,978,203,253.76/425,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,466.40

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