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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,632.90, 638,310.43 and 141,247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,632.90, 638,310.43 and 141,247.06 is: 211,824.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,632.90 : 638,310.43 = 141,247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,632.90/638,310.43 = 141,247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,632.90x = 638,310.43 × 141,247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,632.90x = 90,159,471,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,159,471,604.84/425,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,824.49

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