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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,134.71, 639,035.95 and 159,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,134.71, 639,035.95 and 159,749.88 is: 239,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,134.71 : 639,035.95 = 159,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,134.71/639,035.95 = 159,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,134.71x = 639,035.95 × 159,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,134.71x = 102,085,912,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,085,912,334.26/426,134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,562.54

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