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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,202.83, 640,870.67 and 142,805.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,202.83, 640,870.67 and 142,805.35 is: 214,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,202.83 : 640,870.67 = 142,805.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,202.83/640,870.67 = 142,805.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,202.83x = 640,870.67 × 142,805.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,202.83x = 91,519,760,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,519,760,334.08/427,202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,230.23

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