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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,515.28, 641,360.40 and 146,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,515.28, 641,360.40 and 146,996.08 is: 220,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,515.28 : 641,360.40 = 146,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,515.28/641,360.40 = 146,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,515.28x = 641,360.40 × 146,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,515.28x = 94,277,464,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,277,464,667.23/427,515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,524.20

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