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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,163.88, 640,745.82 and 111,621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,163.88, 640,745.82 and 111,621.12 is: 167,431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,163.88 : 640,745.82 = 111,621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,163.88/640,745.82 = 111,621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,163.88x = 640,745.82 × 111,621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,163.88x = 71,520,766,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,520,766,063.72/427,163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,431.68

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