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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,133.54, 639,034.26 and 159,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,133.54, 639,034.26 and 159,748.75 is: 239,560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,133.54 : 639,034.26 = 159,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,133.54/639,034.26 = 159,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,133.54x = 639,034.26 × 159,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,133.54x = 102,084,924,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,084,924,242.18/426,133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,560.88

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