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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,144.04, 639,049.90 and 159,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,144.04, 639,049.90 and 159,759.36 is: 239,576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,144.04 : 639,049.90 = 159,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,144.04/639,049.90 = 159,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,144.04x = 639,049.90 × 159,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,144.04x = 102,094,203,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,094,203,032.06/426,144.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,576.75

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