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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,208.40, 640,870.20 and 146,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,208.40, 640,870.20 and 146,811.60 is: 220,237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,208.40 : 640,870.20 = 146,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,208.40/640,870.20 = 146,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,208.40x = 640,870.20 × 146,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,208.40x = 94,087,179,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,087,179,454.32/427,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,237.19

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