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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,152.76, 637,819.09 and 140,827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,152.76, 637,819.09 and 140,827.21 is: 211,270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,152.76 : 637,819.09 = 140,827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,152.76/637,819.09 = 140,827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,152.76x = 637,819.09 × 140,827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,152.76x = 89,822,282,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,822,282,929.44/425,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,270.61

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