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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,182.83, 586,753.91 and 234,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,182.83, 586,753.91 and 234,195.76 is: 323,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,182.83 : 586,753.91 = 234,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,182.83/586,753.91 = 234,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,182.83x = 586,753.91 × 234,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,182.83x = 137,415,277,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,415,277,885.42/425,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,191.03

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