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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,449.61, 641,240.03 and 146,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,449.61, 641,240.03 and 146,901.25 is: 220,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,449.61 : 641,240.03 = 146,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,449.61/641,240.03 = 146,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,449.61x = 641,240.03 × 146,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,449.61x = 94,198,961,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,198,961,957.04/427,449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,374.42

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