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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,682.98, 639,810.18 and 142,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,682.98, 639,810.18 and 142,272.84 is: 213,337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,682.98 : 639,810.18 = 142,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,682.98/639,810.18 = 142,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,682.98x = 639,810.18 × 142,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,682.98x = 91,027,610,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,027,610,658.15/426,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,337.81

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