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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,405.92, 639,492.12 and 160,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,405.92, 639,492.12 and 160,145.84 is: 240,174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,405.92 : 639,492.12 = 160,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,405.92/639,492.12 = 160,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,405.92x = 639,492.12 × 160,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,405.92x = 102,412,002,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,412,002,730.78/426,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,174.91

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