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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,860.50, 638,898.75 and 159,621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,860.50, 638,898.75 and 159,621.78 is: 239,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,860.50 : 638,898.75 = 159,621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,860.50/638,898.75 = 159,621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,860.50x = 638,898.75 × 159,621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,860.50x = 101,982,155,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,982,155,714.78/425,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,473.15

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