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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,700.80, 640,060.92 and 146,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,700.80, 640,060.92 and 146,214 is: 219,324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,700.80 : 640,060.92 = 146,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,700.80/640,060.92 = 146,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,700.80x = 640,060.92 × 146,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,700.80x = 93,585,867,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,585,867,356.88/426,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,324.33

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