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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,399.70, 641,099.55 and 178,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,399.70, 641,099.55 and 178,049.30 is: 267,073.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,399.70 : 641,099.55 = 178,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,399.70/641,099.55 = 178,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,399.70x = 641,099.55 × 178,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,399.70x = 114,147,326,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,147,326,107.82/427,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,073.95

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