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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,806.23, 632,775.34 and 137,430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,806.23, 632,775.34 and 137,430.78 is: 206,167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,806.23 : 632,775.34 = 137,430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,806.23/632,775.34 = 137,430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,806.23x = 632,775.34 × 137,430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,806.23x = 86,962,806,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,962,806,339.85/421,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,167.66

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