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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,156.13, 586,688.49 and 234,169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,156.13, 586,688.49 and 234,169.50 is: 323,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,156.13 : 586,688.49 = 234,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,156.13/586,688.49 = 234,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,156.13x = 586,688.49 × 234,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,156.13x = 137,384,550,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,384,550,359.06/425,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,139.06

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