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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,559.59, 639,347.22 and 160,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,559.59, 639,347.22 and 160,150.17 is: 240,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,559.59 : 639,347.22 = 160,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,559.59/639,347.22 = 160,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,559.59x = 639,347.22 × 160,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,559.59x = 102,391,565,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,391,565,972.03/426,559.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,040.47

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