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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,145.04, 639,051.40 and 159,760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,145.04, 639,051.40 and 159,760.36 is: 239,578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,145.04 : 639,051.40 = 159,760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,145.04/639,051.40 = 159,760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,145.04x = 639,051.40 × 159,760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,145.04x = 102,095,081,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,095,081,722.50/426,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,578.25

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