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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,660.80, 638,491.20 and 145,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,660.80, 638,491.20 and 145,187.20 is: 217,780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,660.80 : 638,491.20 = 145,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,660.80/638,491.20 = 145,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,660.80x = 638,491.20 × 145,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,660.80x = 92,700,749,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,700,749,552.64/425,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,780.80

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