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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,921.55, 638,807.39 and 155,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,921.55, 638,807.39 and 155,993.91 is: 233,963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,921.55 : 638,807.39 = 155,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,921.55/638,807.39 = 155,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,921.55x = 638,807.39 × 155,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,921.55x = 99,650,062,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,650,062,502.99/425,921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,963.42

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