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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,586.05, 351,825.09 and 139,842.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,586.05, 351,825.09 and 139,842.99 is: 209,732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,586.05 : 351,825.09 = 139,842.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,586.05/351,825.09 = 139,842.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,586.05x = 351,825.09 × 139,842.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,586.05x = 49,200,272,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,272,542.62/234,586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,732.30

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