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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,145.12, 589,431.36 and 236,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,145.12, 589,431.36 and 236,132.72 is: 325,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,145.12 : 589,431.36 = 236,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,145.12/589,431.36 = 236,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,145.12x = 589,431.36 × 236,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,145.12x = 139,184,030,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,184,030,290.10/427,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,847.17

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