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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,181.83, 586,752.53 and 234,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,181.83, 586,752.53 and 234,194.76 is: 323,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,181.83 : 586,752.53 = 234,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,181.83/586,752.53 = 234,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,181.83x = 586,752.53 × 234,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,181.83x = 137,414,366,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,414,366,771.77/425,181.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,189.65

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