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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,768.96, 640,153.92 and 111,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,768.96, 640,153.92 and 111,225.60 is: 166,838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,768.96 : 640,153.92 = 111,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,768.96/640,153.92 = 111,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,768.96x = 640,153.92 × 111,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,768.96x = 71,201,503,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201,503,844.35/426,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,838.53

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