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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,146.26, 583,942.41 and 232,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,146.26, 583,942.41 and 232,160.41 is: 320,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,146.26 : 583,942.41 = 232,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,146.26/583,942.41 = 232,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,146.26x = 583,942.41 × 232,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,146.26x = 135,568,309,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,568,309,321.99/423,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,381.68

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