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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,758.58, 323,859.24 and 139,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,758.58, 323,859.24 and 139,230.42 is: 192,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,758.58 : 323,859.24 = 139,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,758.58/323,859.24 = 139,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,758.58x = 323,859.24 × 139,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,758.58x = 45,091,058,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091,058,006.08/234,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,074.16

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