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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,924.59, 324,251.55 and 139,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,924.59, 324,251.55 and 139,486.34 is: 192,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,924.59 : 324,251.55 = 139,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,924.59/324,251.55 = 139,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,924.59x = 324,251.55 × 139,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,924.59x = 45,228,660,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,228,660,327.57/234,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,524.17

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