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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,565.20, 639,355.64 and 160,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,565.20, 639,355.64 and 160,155.78 is: 240,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,565.20 : 639,355.64 = 160,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,565.20/639,355.64 = 160,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,565.20x = 639,355.64 × 160,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,565.20x = 102,396,501,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,396,501,221.60/426,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,048.89

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