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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,874.43, 324,210.77 and 139,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,874.43, 324,210.77 and 139,381.12 is: 192,395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,874.43 : 324,210.77 = 139,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,874.43/324,210.77 = 139,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,874.43x = 324,210.77 × 139,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,874.43x = 45,188,860,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188,860,238.66/234,874.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,395.83

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