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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,167.68, 583,966.82 and 232,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,167.68, 583,966.82 and 232,181.02 is: 320,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,167.68 : 583,966.82 = 232,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,167.68/583,966.82 = 232,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,167.68x = 583,966.82 × 232,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,167.68x = 135,586,007,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,586,007,833.02/423,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,407.29

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