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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,633.70, 638,158.95 and 201,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,633.70, 638,158.95 and 201,101.70 is: 301,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,633.70 : 638,158.95 = 201,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,633.70/638,158.95 = 201,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,633.70x = 638,158.95 × 201,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,633.70x = 128,334,849,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,334,849,715.22/425,633.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,514.78

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