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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,445.60, 638,168.40 and 144,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,445.60, 638,168.40 and 144,895.20 is: 217,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,445.60 : 638,168.40 = 144,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,445.60/638,168.40 = 144,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,445.60x = 638,168.40 × 144,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,445.60x = 92,467,537,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,467,537,951.68/425,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,342.80

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