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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,164.20, 639,246.30 and 159,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,164.20, 639,246.30 and 159,933.40 is: 239,900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,164.20 : 639,246.30 = 159,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,164.20/639,246.30 = 159,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,164.20x = 639,246.30 × 159,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,164.20x = 102,236,834,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,236,834,196.42/426,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,900.10

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