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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,132.80, 640,712 and 146,645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,132.80, 640,712 and 146,645.76 is: 219,973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,132.80 : 640,712 = 146,645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,132.80/640,712 = 146,645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,132.80x = 640,712 × 146,645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,132.80x = 93,957,698,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,957,698,181.12/427,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,973.03

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