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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,904.44, 638,718.44 and 141,518.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,904.44, 638,718.44 and 141,518.61 is: 212,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,904.44 : 638,718.44 = 141,518.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,904.44/638,718.44 = 141,518.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,904.44x = 638,718.44 × 141,518.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,904.44x = 90,390,545,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,390,545,102.58/425,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,231.99

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