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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,865.05, 324,197.84 and 139,371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,865.05, 324,197.84 and 139,371.75 is: 192,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,865.05 : 324,197.84 = 139,371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,865.05/324,197.84 = 139,371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,865.05x = 324,197.84 × 139,371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,865.05x = 45,184,017,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184,017,989.17/234,865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,382.90

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