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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,498.02, 639,837.25 and 160,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,498.02, 639,837.25 and 160,260.84 is: 240,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,498.02 : 639,837.25 = 160,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,498.02/639,837.25 = 160,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,498.02x = 639,837.25 × 160,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,498.02x = 102,540,854,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,540,854,747.64/426,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,425.16

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