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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,861.48, 638,701.98 and 159,641.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,861.48, 638,701.98 and 159,641.61 is: 239,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,861.48 : 638,701.98 = 159,641.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,861.48/638,701.98 = 159,641.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,861.48x = 638,701.98 × 159,641.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,861.48x = 101,963,412,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,963,412,397.39/425,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,428.59

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