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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,602.46, 351,849.71 and 139,859.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,602.46, 351,849.71 and 139,859.39 is: 209,756.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,602.46 : 351,849.71 = 139,859.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,602.46/351,849.71 = 139,859.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,602.46x = 351,849.71 × 139,859.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,602.46x = 49,209,487,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209,487,041.55/234,602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,756.91

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