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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,133.30, 639,033.88 and 159,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,133.30, 639,033.88 and 159,748.50 is: 239,560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,133.30 : 639,033.88 = 159,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,133.30/639,033.88 = 159,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,133.30x = 639,033.88 × 159,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,133.30x = 102,084,703,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,084,703,779.18/426,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,560.49

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