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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,157.12, 639,069.44 and 159,772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,157.12, 639,069.44 and 159,772.32 is: 239,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,157.12 : 639,069.44 = 159,772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,157.12/639,069.44 = 159,772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,157.12x = 639,069.44 × 159,772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,157.12x = 102,105,607,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,105,607,069.90/426,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,596.15

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