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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,405.92, 637,950 and 141,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,405.92, 637,950 and 141,044.32 is: 211,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,405.92 : 637,950 = 141,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,405.92/637,950 = 141,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,405.92x = 637,950 × 141,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,405.92x = 89,979,223,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,979,223,944/425,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,513.80

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