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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,870.81, 324,205.77 and 139,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,870.81, 324,205.77 and 139,377.50 is: 192,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,870.81 : 324,205.77 = 139,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,870.81/324,205.77 = 139,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,870.81x = 324,205.77 × 139,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,870.81x = 45,186,988,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,988,087.15/234,870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,390.82

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