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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,157.60, 638,793.60 and 173,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,157.60, 638,793.60 and 173,329.60 is: 259,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,157.60 : 638,793.60 = 173,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,157.60/638,793.60 = 173,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,157.60x = 638,793.60 × 173,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,157.60x = 110,721,839,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,721,839,170.56/426,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,814.30

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