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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,154.13, 637,821.16 and 140,828.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,154.13, 637,821.16 and 140,828.58 is: 211,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,154.13 : 637,821.16 = 140,828.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,154.13/637,821.16 = 140,828.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,154.13x = 637,821.16 × 140,828.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,154.13x = 89,823,447,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,823,447,904.68/425,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,272.67

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