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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,680.36, 638,586.15 and 145,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,680.36, 638,586.15 and 145,132 is: 217,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,680.36 : 638,586.15 = 145,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,680.36/638,586.15 = 145,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,680.36x = 638,586.15 × 145,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,680.36x = 92,679,285,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,679,285,121.80/425,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,720.37

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