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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,155.38, 639,066.84 and 159,770.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,155.38, 639,066.84 and 159,770.50 is: 239,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,155.38 : 639,066.84 = 159,770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,155.38/639,066.84 = 159,770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,155.38x = 639,066.84 × 159,770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,155.38x = 102,104,028,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,104,028,560.22/426,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,593.43

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