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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,156.08, 586,741.98 and 234,169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,156.08, 586,741.98 and 234,169.42 is: 323,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,156.08 : 586,741.98 = 234,169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,156.08/586,741.98 = 234,169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,156.08x = 586,741.98 × 234,169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,156.08x = 137,397,029,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,397,029,146.25/425,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,168.44

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