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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,159.10, 640,671.39 and 142,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,159.10, 640,671.39 and 142,847.46 is: 214,248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,159.10 : 640,671.39 = 142,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,159.10/640,671.39 = 142,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,159.10x = 640,671.39 × 142,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,159.10x = 91,518,280,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,518,280,756.17/427,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,248.70

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