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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,139.42, 586,688.73 and 234,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,139.42, 586,688.73 and 234,148.74 is: 323,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,139.42 : 586,688.73 = 234,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,139.42/586,688.73 = 234,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,139.42x = 586,688.73 × 234,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,139.42x = 137,372,426,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,372,426,901.70/425,139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,123.24

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