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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,963.72, 638,705.82 and 141,501.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,963.72, 638,705.82 and 141,501.98 is: 212,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,963.72 : 638,705.82 = 141,501.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,963.72/638,705.82 = 141,501.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,963.72x = 638,705.82 × 141,501.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,963.72x = 90,378,138,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,378,138,167.52/425,963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,173.32

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