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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,162.43, 586,717.11 and 234,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,162.43, 586,717.11 and 234,193.59 is: 323,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,162.43 : 586,717.11 = 234,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,162.43/586,717.11 = 234,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,162.43x = 586,717.11 × 234,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,162.43x = 137,405,386,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,405,386,305.33/425,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,183.27

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