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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,755.16, 640,165.41 and 127,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,755.16, 640,165.41 and 127,212.84 is: 190,829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,755.16 : 640,165.41 = 127,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,755.16/640,165.41 = 127,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,755.16x = 640,165.41 × 127,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,755.16x = 81,437,259,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,437,259,875.86/426,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,829.00

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