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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,160.68, 588,113.72 and 235,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,160.68, 588,113.72 and 235,186.12 is: 324,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,160.68 : 588,113.72 = 235,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,160.68/588,113.72 = 235,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,160.68x = 588,113.72 × 235,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,160.68x = 138,316,183,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,316,183,925.57/426,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,563.46

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