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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,981.96, 641,976.14 and 112,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,981.96, 641,976.14 and 112,438.28 is: 168,658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,981.96 : 641,976.14 = 112,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,981.96/641,976.14 = 112,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,981.96x = 641,976.14 × 112,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,981.96x = 72,182,692,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182,692,982.64/427,981.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,658.26

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