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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,684.16, 640,062.72 and 111,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,684.16, 640,062.72 and 111,141.12 is: 166,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,684.16 : 640,062.72 = 111,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,684.16/640,062.72 = 111,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,684.16x = 640,062.72 × 111,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,684.16x = 71,137,287,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,137,287,571.05/426,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,721.18

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