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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,834.20, 638,520.90 and 176,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,834.20, 638,520.90 and 176,541.40 is: 264,716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,834.20 : 638,520.90 = 176,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,834.20/638,520.90 = 176,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,834.20x = 638,520.90 × 176,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,834.20x = 112,725,373,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,725,373,615.26/425,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,716.58

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