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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,718.36, 638,626.95 and 141,434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,718.36, 638,626.95 and 141,434.28 is: 212,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,718.36 : 638,626.95 = 141,434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,718.36/638,626.95 = 141,434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,718.36x = 638,626.95 × 141,434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,718.36x = 90,323,742,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,323,742,861.85/425,718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,167.84

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