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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,180.08, 586,775.04 and 234,193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,180.08, 586,775.04 and 234,193.36 is: 323,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,180.08 : 586,775.04 = 234,193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,180.08/586,775.04 = 234,193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,180.08x = 586,775.04 × 234,193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,180.08x = 137,418,818,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,418,818,181.73/425,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,201.45

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