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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,116.70, 639,175.05 and 159,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,116.70, 639,175.05 and 159,885.90 is: 239,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,116.70 : 639,175.05 = 159,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,116.70/639,175.05 = 159,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,116.70x = 639,175.05 × 159,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,116.70x = 102,195,078,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,195,078,126.80/426,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,828.85

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