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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,167.93, 583,967.16 and 232,181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,167.93, 583,967.16 and 232,181.27 is: 320,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,167.93 : 583,967.16 = 232,181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,167.93/583,967.16 = 232,181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,167.93x = 583,967.16 × 232,181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,167.93x = 135,586,233,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,586,233,927.26/423,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,407.63

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