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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,769.96, 640,155.42 and 111,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,769.96, 640,155.42 and 111,226.60 is: 166,840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,769.96 : 640,155.42 = 111,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,769.96/640,155.42 = 111,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,769.96x = 640,155.42 × 111,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,769.96x = 71,202,310,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202,310,838.17/426,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,840.03

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