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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,316.80, 638,061.60 and 144,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,316.80, 638,061.60 and 144,862.40 is: 217,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,316.80 : 638,061.60 = 144,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,316.80/638,061.60 = 144,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,316.80x = 638,061.60 × 144,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,316.80x = 92,431,134,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,431,134,723.84/425,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,323.03

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