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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,200.16, 586,749.84 and 234,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,200.16, 586,749.84 and 234,202.88 is: 323,185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,200.16 : 586,749.84 = 234,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,200.16/586,749.84 = 234,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,200.16x = 586,749.84 × 234,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,200.16x = 137,418,502,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,418,502,367.54/425,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,185.44

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