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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,923.55, 638,810.39 and 155,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,923.55, 638,810.39 and 155,995.91 is: 233,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,923.55 : 638,810.39 = 155,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,923.55/638,810.39 = 155,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,923.55x = 638,810.39 × 155,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,923.55x = 99,651,808,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,651,808,105.50/425,923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,966.42

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