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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,170.02, 586,761.24 and 234,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,170.02, 586,761.24 and 234,183.36 is: 323,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,170.02 : 586,761.24 = 234,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,170.02/586,761.24 = 234,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,170.02x = 586,761.24 × 234,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,170.02x = 137,409,718,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409,718,700.97/425,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,187.69

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