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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,685.98, 639,814.68 and 142,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,685.98, 639,814.68 and 142,275.84 is: 213,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,685.98 : 639,814.68 = 142,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,685.98/639,814.68 = 142,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,685.98x = 639,814.68 × 142,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,685.98x = 91,030,171,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030,171,041.33/426,685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,342.31

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