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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,137.96, 639,040.82 and 159,753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,137.96, 639,040.82 and 159,753.13 is: 239,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,137.96 : 639,040.82 = 159,753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,137.96/639,040.82 = 159,753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,137.96x = 639,040.82 × 159,753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,137.96x = 102,088,771,192.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,088,771,192.77/426,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,567.42

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