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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,184.56, 639,110.60 and 159,799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,184.56, 639,110.60 and 159,799.92 is: 239,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,184.56 : 639,110.60 = 159,799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,184.56/639,110.60 = 159,799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,184.56x = 639,110.60 × 159,799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,184.56x = 102,129,822,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,129,822,751.15/426,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,637.55

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