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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,872.32, 324,207.84 and 139,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,872.32, 324,207.84 and 139,379 is: 192,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,872.32 : 324,207.84 = 139,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,872.32/324,207.84 = 139,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,872.32x = 324,207.84 × 139,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,872.32x = 45,187,764,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187,764,531.36/234,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,392.89

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