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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,251.40, 640,934.70 and 146,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,251.40, 640,934.70 and 146,854.60 is: 220,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,251.40 : 640,934.70 = 146,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,251.40/640,934.70 = 146,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,251.40x = 640,934.70 × 146,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,251.40x = 94,124,208,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,124,208,994.62/427,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,301.70

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