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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,371.31, 638,857.13 and 145,735.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,371.31, 638,857.13 and 145,735.47 is: 218,364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,371.31 : 638,857.13 = 145,735.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,371.31/638,857.13 = 145,735.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,371.31x = 638,857.13 × 145,735.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,371.31x = 93,104,143,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,104,143,374.72/426,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,364.00

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