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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,427.28, 630,265.86 and 154,125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,427.28, 630,265.86 and 154,125.61 is: 231,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,427.28 : 630,265.86 = 154,125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,427.28/630,265.86 = 154,125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,427.28x = 630,265.86 × 154,125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,427.28x = 97,140,108,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,140,108,559.01/420,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,050.92

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