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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,945.05, 638,730.33 and 159,518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,945.05, 638,730.33 and 159,518.64 is: 239,207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,945.05 : 638,730.33 = 159,518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,945.05/638,730.33 = 159,518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,945.05x = 638,730.33 × 159,518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,945.05x = 101,889,393,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,889,393,568.35/425,945.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,207.84

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