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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,886.92, 640,341.90 and 111,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,886.92, 640,341.90 and 111,336.84 is: 167,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,886.92 : 640,341.90 = 111,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,886.92/640,341.90 = 111,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,886.92x = 640,341.90 × 111,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,886.92x = 71,293,643,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,293,643,665.60/426,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,008.26

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