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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,573.95, 323,704.18 and 139,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,573.95, 323,704.18 and 139,023.92 is: 191,848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,573.95 : 323,704.18 = 139,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,573.95/323,704.18 = 139,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,573.95x = 323,704.18 × 139,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,573.95x = 45,002,625,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,002,625,007.03/234,573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,848.35

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