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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,989.36, 632,852.82 and 141,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,989.36, 632,852.82 and 141,441 is: 212,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,989.36 : 632,852.82 = 141,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,989.36/632,852.82 = 141,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,989.36x = 632,852.82 × 141,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,989.36x = 89,511,335,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,511,335,713.62/421,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,117.52

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