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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,752.58, 323,850.96 and 139,224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,752.58, 323,850.96 and 139,224.42 is: 192,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,752.58 : 323,850.96 = 139,224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,752.58/323,850.96 = 139,224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,752.58x = 323,850.96 × 139,224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,752.58x = 45,087,962,072.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087,962,072.44/234,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,065.89

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