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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,225.35, 640,874.48 and 111,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,225.35, 640,874.48 and 111,681.75 is: 167,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,225.35 : 640,874.48 = 111,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,225.35/640,874.48 = 111,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,225.35x = 640,874.48 × 111,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,225.35x = 71,573,982,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,573,982,898.33/427,225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,532.15

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