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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,991.36, 638,987.04 and 145,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,991.36, 638,987.04 and 145,511.04 is: 218,266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,991.36 : 638,987.04 = 145,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,991.36/638,987.04 = 145,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,991.36x = 638,987.04 × 145,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,991.36x = 92,979,668,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,979,668,736.92/425,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,266.56

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