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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,145.26, 583,941.03 and 232,159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,145.26, 583,941.03 and 232,159.41 is: 320,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,145.26 : 583,941.03 = 232,159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,145.26/583,941.03 = 232,159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,145.26x = 583,941.03 × 232,159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,145.26x = 135,567,404,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,567,404,999.59/423,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,380.30

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