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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,902.69, 638,715.82 and 141,516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,902.69, 638,715.82 and 141,516.86 is: 212,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,902.69 : 638,715.82 = 141,516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,902.69/638,715.82 = 141,516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,902.69x = 638,715.82 × 141,516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,902.69x = 90,389,056,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,389,056,571.14/425,902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,229.37

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