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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,580.46, 323,713.14 and 139,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,580.46, 323,713.14 and 139,030.42 is: 191,857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,580.46 : 323,713.14 = 139,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,580.46/323,713.14 = 139,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,580.46x = 323,713.14 × 139,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,580.46x = 45,005,973,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005,973,813.72/234,580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,857.30

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