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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,144.69, 586,699.67 and 234,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,144.69, 586,699.67 and 234,158.08 is: 323,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,144.69 : 586,699.67 = 234,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,144.69/586,699.67 = 234,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,144.69x = 586,699.67 × 234,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,144.69x = 137,380,468,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,380,468,263.83/425,144.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,138.15

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