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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,177.10, 586,744.34 and 234,190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,177.10, 586,744.34 and 234,190.49 is: 323,182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,177.10 : 586,744.34 = 234,190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,177.10/586,744.34 = 234,190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,177.10x = 586,744.34 × 234,190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,177.10x = 137,409,940,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409,940,384.65/425,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,182.83

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