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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,121.20, 639,181.80 and 159,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,121.20, 639,181.80 and 159,890.40 is: 239,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,121.20 : 639,181.80 = 159,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,121.20/639,181.80 = 159,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,121.20x = 639,181.80 × 159,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,121.20x = 102,199,033,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,199,033,674.72/426,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,835.60

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