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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,568.20, 639,360.14 and 160,158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,568.20, 639,360.14 and 160,158.78 is: 240,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,568.20 : 639,360.14 = 160,158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,568.20/639,360.14 = 160,158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,568.20x = 639,360.14 × 160,158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,568.20x = 102,399,140,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,399,140,003.03/426,568.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,053.38

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