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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,867.31, 324,200.94 and 139,373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,867.31, 324,200.94 and 139,373.98 is: 192,385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,867.31 : 324,200.94 = 139,373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,867.31/324,200.94 = 139,373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,867.31x = 324,200.94 × 139,373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,867.31x = 45,185,175,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,175,327.54/234,867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,385.97

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