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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,181.54, 639,106.11 and 159,796.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,181.54, 639,106.11 and 159,796.90 is: 239,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,181.54 : 639,106.11 = 159,796.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,181.54/639,106.11 = 159,796.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,181.54x = 639,106.11 × 159,796.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,181.54x = 102,127,175,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,127,175,149.06/426,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,633.03

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