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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,136.99, 586,715.67 and 234,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,136.99, 586,715.67 and 234,150.33 is: 323,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,136.99 : 586,715.67 = 234,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,136.99/586,715.67 = 234,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,136.99x = 586,715.67 × 234,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,136.99x = 137,379,667,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,379,667,746.67/425,136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,142.12

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