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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,679.36, 638,584.65 and 145,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,679.36, 638,584.65 and 145,131 is: 217,718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,679.36 : 638,584.65 = 145,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,679.36/638,584.65 = 145,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,679.36x = 638,584.65 × 145,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,679.36x = 92,678,428,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,678,428,839.15/425,679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,718.87

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