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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,151.20, 639,226.80 and 159,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,151.20, 639,226.80 and 159,920.40 is: 239,880.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,151.20 : 639,226.80 = 159,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,151.20/639,226.80 = 159,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,151.20x = 639,226.80 × 159,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,151.20x = 102,225,405,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,225,405,546.72/426,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,880.60

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