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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,173.93, 586,741.59 and 234,186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,173.93, 586,741.59 and 234,186.86 is: 323,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,173.93 : 586,741.59 = 234,186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,173.93/586,741.59 = 234,186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,173.93x = 586,741.59 × 234,186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,173.93x = 137,407,172,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,407,172,060.36/425,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,178.74

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