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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,125.08, 589,379.82 and 236,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,125.08, 589,379.82 and 236,142.20 is: 325,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,125.08 : 589,379.82 = 236,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,125.08/589,379.82 = 236,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,125.08x = 589,379.82 × 236,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,125.08x = 139,177,447,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,177,447,330.40/427,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,847.05

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