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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,868.31, 324,202.32 and 139,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,868.31, 324,202.32 and 139,374.98 is: 192,387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,868.31 : 324,202.32 = 139,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,868.31/324,202.32 = 139,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,868.31x = 324,202.32 × 139,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,868.31x = 45,185,691,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,691,865.95/234,868.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,387.35

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