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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,212.70, 639,088.65 and 176,919.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,212.70, 639,088.65 and 176,919.90 is: 265,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,212.70 : 639,088.65 = 176,919.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,212.70/639,088.65 = 176,919.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,212.70x = 639,088.65 × 176,919.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,212.70x = 113,067,500,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,067,500,049.14/426,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,284.21

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