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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,268.28, 640,686 and 142,857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,268.28, 640,686 and 142,857.72 is: 214,214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,268.28 : 640,686 = 142,857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,268.28/640,686 = 142,857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,268.28x = 640,686 × 142,857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,268.28x = 91,526,941,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,526,941,195.92/427,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,214.22

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