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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,875.90, 324,127.77 and 139,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,875.90, 324,127.77 and 139,461.14 is: 192,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,875.90 : 324,127.77 = 139,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,875.90/324,127.77 = 139,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,875.90x = 324,127.77 × 139,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,875.90x = 45,203,228,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,228,309.86/234,875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,455.80

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