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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,497.04, 639,531.72 and 142,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,497.04, 639,531.72 and 142,087.68 is: 213,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,497.04 : 639,531.72 = 142,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,497.04/639,531.72 = 142,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,497.04x = 639,531.72 × 142,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,497.04x = 90,869,578,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,869,578,381.21/426,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,060.28

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