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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,517.23, 352,246.38 and 139,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,517.23, 352,246.38 and 139,932.12 is: 210,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,517.23 : 352,246.38 = 139,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,517.23/352,246.38 = 139,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,517.23x = 352,246.38 × 139,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,517.23x = 49,290,582,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290,582,715.73/234,517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,178.94

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