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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,103.70, 586,635.97 and 234,134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,103.70, 586,635.97 and 234,134.86 is: 323,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,103.70 : 586,635.97 = 234,134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,103.70/586,635.97 = 234,134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,103.70x = 586,635.97 × 234,134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,103.70x = 137,351,930,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,351,930,706.91/425,103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,102.18

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