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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,708.70, 640,152.15 and 142,387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,708.70, 640,152.15 and 142,387.90 is: 213,611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,708.70 : 640,152.15 = 142,387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,708.70/640,152.15 = 142,387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,708.70x = 640,152.15 × 142,387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,708.70x = 91,149,920,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,149,920,318.99/426,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,611.58

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