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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,416.70, 641,125.05 and 178,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,416.70, 641,125.05 and 178,066.30 is: 267,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,416.70 : 641,125.05 = 178,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,416.70/641,125.05 = 178,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,416.70x = 641,125.05 × 178,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,416.70x = 114,162,765,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,162,765,490.82/427,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,099.45

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