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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,143.99, 586,725.24 and 234,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,143.99, 586,725.24 and 234,157.33 is: 323,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,143.99 : 586,725.24 = 234,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,143.99/586,725.24 = 234,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,143.99x = 586,725.24 × 234,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,143.99x = 137,386,015,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,386,015,642.01/425,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,151.73

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