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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,133.99, 586,711.53 and 234,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,133.99, 586,711.53 and 234,147.33 is: 323,137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,133.99 : 586,711.53 = 234,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,133.99/586,711.53 = 234,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,133.99x = 586,711.53 × 234,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,133.99x = 137,376,938,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,376,938,229.72/425,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,137.98

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