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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,171.67, 586,738.49 and 234,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,171.67, 586,738.49 and 234,184.60 is: 323,175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,171.67 : 586,738.49 = 234,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,171.67/586,738.49 = 234,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,171.67x = 586,738.49 × 234,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,171.67x = 137,405,118,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,405,118,147.75/425,171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,175.62

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