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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,579.93, 351,815.91 and 139,836.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,579.93, 351,815.91 and 139,836.85 is: 209,723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,579.93 : 351,815.91 = 139,836.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,579.93/351,815.91 = 139,836.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,579.93x = 351,815.91 × 139,836.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,579.93x = 49,196,828,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,196,828,634.28/234,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,723.09

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