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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,751.66, 640,160.16 and 127,209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,751.66, 640,160.16 and 127,209.34 is: 190,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,751.66 : 640,160.16 = 127,209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,751.66/640,160.16 = 127,209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,751.66x = 640,160.16 × 127,209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,751.66x = 81,434,351,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,434,351,447.89/426,751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,823.75

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