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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259.73, 639,491.77 and 141,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259.73, 639,491.77 and 141,952.74 is: 212,963.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259.73 : 639,491.77 = 141,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259.73/639,491.77 = 141,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259.73x = 639,491.77 × 141,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259.73x = 90,777,608,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,777,608,958.95/426,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,963.14

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