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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,921.36, 324,347.58 and 139,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,921.36, 324,347.58 and 139,458.72 is: 192,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,921.36 : 324,347.58 = 139,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,921.36/324,347.58 = 139,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,921.36x = 324,347.58 × 139,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,921.36x = 45,233,098,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233,098,341.90/234,921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,545.70

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