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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,136.46, 639,038.57 and 159,751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,136.46, 639,038.57 and 159,751.63 is: 239,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,136.46 : 639,038.57 = 159,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,136.46/639,038.57 = 159,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,136.46x = 639,038.57 × 159,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,136.46x = 102,087,453,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,087,453,190.37/426,136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,565.17

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