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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,393.81, 639,581.85 and 142,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,393.81, 639,581.85 and 142,104.96 is: 213,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,393.81 : 639,581.85 = 142,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,393.81/639,581.85 = 142,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,393.81x = 639,581.85 × 142,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,393.81x = 90,887,753,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,887,753,210.98/426,393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,154.49

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