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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,178.08, 639,371.25 and 141,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,178.08, 639,371.25 and 141,868.08 is: 212,836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,178.08 : 639,371.25 = 141,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,178.08/639,371.25 = 141,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,178.08x = 639,371.25 × 141,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,178.08x = 90,706,371,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,706,371,644.70/426,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,836.78

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