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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,168.57, 586,732.53 and 234,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,168.57, 586,732.53 and 234,181.96 is: 323,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,168.57 : 586,732.53 = 234,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,168.57/586,732.53 = 234,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,168.57x = 586,732.53 × 234,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,168.57x = 137,402,172,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,402,172,404.33/425,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,171.05

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