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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,181.08, 586,776.42 and 234,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,181.08, 586,776.42 and 234,194.36 is: 323,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,181.08 : 586,776.42 = 234,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,181.08/586,776.42 = 234,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,181.08x = 586,776.42 × 234,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,181.08x = 137,419,728,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,419,728,144.99/425,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,202.83

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