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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,895, 638,950.50 and 159,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,895, 638,950.50 and 159,656.28 is: 239,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,895 : 638,950.50 = 159,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,895/638,950.50 = 159,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,895x = 638,950.50 × 159,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,895x = 102,012,459,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,012,459,934.14/425,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,524.91

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