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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,842.24, 640,263.38 and 146,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,842.24, 640,263.38 and 146,361.92 is: 219,542.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,842.24 : 640,263.38 = 146,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,842.24/640,263.38 = 146,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,842.24x = 640,263.38 × 146,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,842.24x = 93,710,177,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,710,177,602.49/426,842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,542.89

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