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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,170.17, 586,734.78 and 234,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,170.17, 586,734.78 and 234,183.56 is: 323,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,170.17 : 586,734.78 = 234,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,170.17/586,734.78 = 234,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,170.17x = 586,734.78 × 234,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,170.17x = 137,403,636,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,403,636,622.54/425,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,173.28

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