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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,235.20, 637,622.40 and 175,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,235.20, 637,622.40 and 175,942.40 is: 263,818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,235.20 : 637,622.40 = 175,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,235.20/637,622.40 = 175,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,235.20x = 637,622.40 × 175,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,235.20x = 112,184,815,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,184,815,349.76/425,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,818.27

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