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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,692.13, 641,513.28 and 112,148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,692.13, 641,513.28 and 112,148.93 is: 168,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,692.13 : 641,513.28 = 112,148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,692.13/641,513.28 = 112,148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,692.13x = 641,513.28 × 112,148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,692.13x = 71,945,027,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,945,027,932.79/427,692.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,216.86

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