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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,160.04, 588,100.26 and 235,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,160.04, 588,100.26 and 235,173.40 is: 324,538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,160.04 : 588,100.26 = 235,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,160.04/588,100.26 = 235,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,160.04x = 588,100.26 × 235,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,160.04x = 138,305,537,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,305,537,685.08/426,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,538.96

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