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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,954.89, 638,745.90 and 159,528.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,954.89, 638,745.90 and 159,528.61 is: 239,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,954.89 : 638,745.90 = 159,528.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,954.89/638,745.90 = 159,528.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,954.89x = 638,745.90 × 159,528.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,954.89x = 101,898,245,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,898,245,570.20/425,954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,223.09

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