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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,060.48, 350,921.52 and 139,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,060.48, 350,921.52 and 139,065.36 is: 208,497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,060.48 : 350,921.52 = 139,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,060.48/350,921.52 = 139,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,060.48x = 350,921.52 × 139,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,060.48x = 48,801,027,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801,027,510.55/234,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,497.51

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