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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,563.20, 639,352.68 and 160,153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,563.20, 639,352.68 and 160,153.75 is: 240,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,563.20 : 639,352.68 = 160,153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,563.20/639,352.68 = 160,153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,563.20x = 639,352.68 × 160,153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,563.20x = 102,394,729,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,394,729,274.55/426,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,045.86

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