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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,141.59, 639,046.26 and 159,756.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,141.59, 639,046.26 and 159,756.75 is: 239,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,141.59 : 639,046.26 = 159,756.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,141.59/639,046.26 = 159,756.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,141.59x = 639,046.26 × 159,756.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,141.59x = 102,091,953,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,091,953,597.26/426,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,572.85

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