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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,158.38, 639,071.34 and 159,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,158.38, 639,071.34 and 159,773.50 is: 239,597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,158.38 : 639,071.34 = 159,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,158.38/639,071.34 = 159,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,158.38x = 639,071.34 × 159,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,158.38x = 102,106,664,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,106,664,741.49/426,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,597.93

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