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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,948.60, 640,411.86 and 138,758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,948.60, 640,411.86 and 138,758.62 is: 208,134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,948.60 : 640,411.86 = 138,758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,948.60/640,411.86 = 138,758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,948.60x = 640,411.86 × 138,758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,948.60x = 88,862,665,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,862,665,925.23/426,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,134.34

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