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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,140.46, 639,044.56 and 159,755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,140.46, 639,044.56 and 159,755.63 is: 239,571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,140.46 : 639,044.56 = 159,755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,140.46/639,044.56 = 159,755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,140.46x = 639,044.56 × 159,755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,140.46x = 102,090,966,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,090,966,280.87/426,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,571.16

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