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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,177.86, 586,745.36 and 234,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,177.86, 586,745.36 and 234,191.24 is: 323,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,177.86 : 586,745.36 = 234,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,177.86/586,745.36 = 234,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,177.86x = 586,745.36 × 234,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,177.86x = 137,410,623,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,410,623,422.65/425,177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,183.86

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