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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,396.40, 641,152.20 and 146,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,396.40, 641,152.20 and 146,999.60 is: 220,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,396.40 : 641,152.20 = 146,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,396.40/641,152.20 = 146,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,396.40x = 641,152.20 × 146,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,396.40x = 94,249,116,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,249,116,939.12/427,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,519.21

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