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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,992.80, 638,921.36 and 141,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,992.80, 638,921.36 and 141,659.68 is: 212,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,992.80 : 638,921.36 = 141,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,992.80/638,921.36 = 141,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,992.80x = 638,921.36 × 141,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,992.80x = 90,509,395,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,509,395,402.76/425,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,466.96

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