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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,123.48, 639,164.46 and 159,863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,123.48, 639,164.46 and 159,863.25 is: 239,787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,123.48 : 639,164.46 = 159,863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,123.48/639,164.46 = 159,863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,123.48x = 639,164.46 × 159,863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,123.48x = 102,178,907,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,178,907,860.10/426,123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,787.09

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