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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,368.32, 641,003.52 and 111,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,368.32, 641,003.52 and 111,855.68 is: 167,770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,368.32 : 641,003.52 = 111,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,368.32/641,003.52 = 111,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,368.32x = 641,003.52 × 111,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,368.32x = 71,699,884,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699,884,611.99/427,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,770.71

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