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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,134.21, 639,035.20 and 159,749.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,134.21, 639,035.20 and 159,749.38 is: 239,561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,134.21 : 639,035.20 = 159,749.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,134.21/639,035.20 = 159,749.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,134.21x = 639,035.20 × 159,749.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,134.21x = 102,085,473,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,085,473,004.25/426,134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,561.79

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