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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,869.80, 324,204.38 and 139,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,869.80, 324,204.38 and 139,376.50 is: 192,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,869.80 : 324,204.38 = 139,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,869.80/324,204.38 = 139,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,869.80x = 324,204.38 × 139,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,869.80x = 45,186,471,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,471,769.07/234,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,389.45

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