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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,171.43, 586,729.53 and 234,202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,171.43, 586,729.53 and 234,202.59 is: 323,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,171.43 : 586,729.53 = 234,202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,171.43/586,729.53 = 234,202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,171.43x = 586,729.53 × 234,202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,171.43x = 137,413,575,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,413,575,555.48/425,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,195.69

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