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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,173.85, 586,739.85 and 234,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,173.85, 586,739.85 and 234,187.24 is: 323,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,173.85 : 586,739.85 = 234,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,173.85/586,739.85 = 234,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,173.85x = 586,739.85 × 234,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,173.85x = 137,406,983,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,406,983,135.82/425,173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,178.35

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