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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,230.80, 640,846.20 and 111,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,230.80, 640,846.20 and 111,719.60 is: 167,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,230.80 : 640,846.20 = 111,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,230.80/640,846.20 = 111,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,230.80x = 640,846.20 × 111,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,230.80x = 71,595,081,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,595,081,125.52/427,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,579.40

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