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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,153.68, 585,320.52 and 233,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,153.68, 585,320.52 and 233,167.12 is: 321,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,153.68 : 585,320.52 = 233,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,153.68/585,320.52 = 233,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,153.68x = 585,320.52 × 233,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,153.68x = 136,477,499,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,477,499,925.30/424,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,764.27

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