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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,385.28, 641,120.64 and 146,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,385.28, 641,120.64 and 146,865.60 is: 220,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,385.28 : 641,120.64 = 146,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,385.28/641,120.64 = 146,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,385.28x = 641,120.64 × 146,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,385.28x = 94,158,567,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,158,567,465.98/427,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,313.08

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