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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,176.85, 586,743.99 and 234,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,176.85, 586,743.99 and 234,190.24 is: 323,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,176.85 : 586,743.99 = 234,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,176.85/586,743.99 = 234,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,176.85x = 586,743.99 × 234,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,176.85x = 137,409,715,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409,715,836.66/425,176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,182.50

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