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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,923.84, 324,250.52 and 139,485.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,923.84, 324,250.52 and 139,485.59 is: 192,523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,923.84 : 324,250.52 = 139,485.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,923.84/324,250.52 = 139,485.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,923.84x = 324,250.52 × 139,485.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,923.84x = 45,228,272,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,228,272,771.33/234,923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,523.13

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