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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,152.26, 637,818.35 and 140,826.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,152.26, 637,818.35 and 140,826.71 is: 211,269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,152.26 : 637,818.35 = 140,826.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,152.26/637,818.35 = 140,826.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,152.26x = 637,818.35 × 140,826.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,152.26x = 89,821,855,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,821,855,914.90/425,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,269.85

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