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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,161.02, 586,748.82 and 234,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,161.02, 586,748.82 and 234,174.36 is: 323,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,161.02 : 586,748.82 = 234,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,161.02/586,748.82 = 234,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,161.02x = 586,748.82 × 234,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,161.02x = 137,401,529,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401,529,404.26/425,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,175.27

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