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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,761.68, 584,795.43 and 230,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,761.68, 584,795.43 and 230,173.18 is: 317,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,761.68 : 584,795.43 = 230,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,761.68/584,795.43 = 230,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,761.68x = 584,795.43 × 230,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,761.68x = 134,604,223,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,604,223,772.57/423,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,641.33

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