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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,925.59, 324,252.93 and 139,487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,925.59, 324,252.93 and 139,487.34 is: 192,525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,925.59 : 324,252.93 = 139,487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,925.59/324,252.93 = 139,487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,925.59x = 324,252.93 × 139,487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,925.59x = 45,229,178,692.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229,178,692.91/234,925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,525.55

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