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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,167.83, 586,731.59 and 234,181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,167.83, 586,731.59 and 234,181.22 is: 323,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,167.83 : 586,731.59 = 234,181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,167.83/586,731.59 = 234,181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,167.83x = 586,731.59 × 234,181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,167.83x = 137,401,515,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401,515,454.18/425,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,170.07

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