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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,158.63, 638,788.55 and 141,773.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,158.63, 638,788.55 and 141,773.00 is: 212,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,158.63 : 638,788.55 = 141,773.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,158.63/638,788.55 = 141,773.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,158.63x = 638,788.55 × 141,773.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,158.63x = 90,562,968,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,562,968,789.53/426,158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,509.99

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