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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,202.40, 640,861.20 and 146,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,202.40, 640,861.20 and 146,805.60 is: 220,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,202.40 : 640,861.20 = 146,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,202.40/640,861.20 = 146,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,202.40x = 640,861.20 × 146,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,202.40x = 94,082,012,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,082,012,982.72/427,202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,228.19

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