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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,939.76, 638,841.92 and 141,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,939.76, 638,841.92 and 141,606.68 is: 212,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,939.76 : 638,841.92 = 141,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,939.76/638,841.92 = 141,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,939.76x = 638,841.92 × 141,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,939.76x = 90,464,279,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,464,279,433.78/425,939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,387.50

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