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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,260.10, 640,926.74 and 111,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,260.10, 640,926.74 and 111,716.50 is: 167,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,260.10 : 640,926.74 = 111,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,260.10/640,926.74 = 111,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,260.10x = 640,926.74 × 111,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,260.10x = 71,602,092,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,602,092,149.21/427,260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,584.32

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