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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,363.15, 351,654.06 and 139,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,363.15, 351,654.06 and 139,590.72 is: 209,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,363.15 : 351,654.06 = 139,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,363.15/351,654.06 = 139,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,363.15x = 351,654.06 × 139,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,363.15x = 49,087,643,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,087,643,426.32/234,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,451.20

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