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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,143.92, 639,501.24 and 176,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,143.92, 639,501.24 and 176,826.16 is: 265,357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,143.92 : 639,501.24 = 176,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,143.92/639,501.24 = 176,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,143.92x = 639,501.24 × 176,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,143.92x = 113,080,548,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,080,548,584.44/426,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,357.65

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