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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,686.23, 640,281.84 and 157,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,686.23, 640,281.84 and 157,003.74 is: 235,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,686.23 : 640,281.84 = 157,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,686.23/640,281.84 = 157,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,686.23x = 640,281.84 × 157,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,686.23x = 100,526,644,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,526,644,138.18/426,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,598.52

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