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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,749.97, 323,905.10 and 139,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,749.97, 323,905.10 and 139,287.69 is: 192,187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,749.97 : 323,905.10 = 139,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,749.97/323,905.10 = 139,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,749.97x = 323,905.10 × 139,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,749.97x = 45,115,992,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,992,461.78/234,749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,187.43

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