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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,641.18, 639,998.52 and 111,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,641.18, 639,998.52 and 111,098.66 is: 166,657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,641.18 : 639,998.52 = 111,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,641.18/639,998.52 = 111,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,641.18x = 639,998.52 × 111,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,641.18x = 71,102,977,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,102,977,973.98/426,641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,657.56

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