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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,617.52, 351,872.37 and 139,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,617.52, 351,872.37 and 139,874.52 is: 209,779.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,617.52 : 351,872.37 = 139,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,617.52/351,872.37 = 139,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,617.52x = 351,872.37 × 139,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,617.52x = 49,217,978,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,217,978,855.01/234,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,779.64

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