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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,826.08, 638,797.44 and 145,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,826.08, 638,797.44 and 145,268 is: 217,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,826.08 : 638,797.44 = 145,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,826.08/638,797.44 = 145,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,826.08x = 638,797.44 × 145,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,826.08x = 92,796,826,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,796,826,513.92/425,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,921.90

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