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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,428.14, 630,267.20 and 154,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,428.14, 630,267.20 and 154,126.48 is: 231,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,428.14 : 630,267.20 = 154,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,428.14/630,267.20 = 154,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,428.14x = 630,267.20 × 154,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,428.14x = 97,140,861,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,140,861,844.12/420,428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,052.24

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