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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,901.75, 638,714.38 and 141,515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,901.75, 638,714.38 and 141,515.92 is: 212,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,901.75 : 638,714.38 = 141,515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,901.75/638,714.38 = 141,515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,901.75x = 638,714.38 × 141,515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,901.75x = 90,388,253,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,388,253,102.93/425,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,227.94

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