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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,566.20, 639,357.14 and 160,156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,566.20, 639,357.14 and 160,156.78 is: 240,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,566.20 : 639,357.14 = 160,156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,566.20/639,357.14 = 160,156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,566.20x = 639,357.14 × 160,156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,566.20x = 102,397,380,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,397,380,812.41/426,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,050.39

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