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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,901.20, 638,621.40 and 176,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,901.20, 638,621.40 and 176,608.40 is: 264,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,901.20 : 638,621.40 = 176,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,901.20/638,621.40 = 176,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,901.20x = 638,621.40 × 176,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,901.20x = 112,785,903,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,785,903,659.76/425,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,817.06

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