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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,151.76, 637,817.59 and 140,826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,151.76, 637,817.59 and 140,826.21 is: 211,269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,151.76 : 637,817.59 = 140,826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,151.76/637,817.59 = 140,826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,151.76x = 637,817.59 × 140,826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,151.76x = 89,821,433,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,821,433,871.03/425,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,269.11

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