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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,771.24, 638,706.26 and 141,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,771.24, 638,706.26 and 141,487.16 is: 212,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,771.24 : 638,706.26 = 141,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,771.24/638,706.26 = 141,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,771.24x = 638,706.26 × 141,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,771.24x = 90,368,731,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,368,731,961.81/425,771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,247.15

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