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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,937.97, 324,066.91 and 139,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,937.97, 324,066.91 and 139,377 is: 192,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,937.97 : 324,066.91 = 139,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,937.97/324,066.91 = 139,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,937.97x = 324,066.91 × 139,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,937.97x = 45,167,473,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,473,715.07/234,937.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,252.76

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