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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,939.84, 323,971.93 and 139,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,939.84, 323,971.93 and 139,428.08 is: 192,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,939.84 : 323,971.93 = 139,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,939.84/323,971.93 = 139,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,939.84x = 323,971.93 × 139,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,939.84x = 45,170,785,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,170,785,373.32/234,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,265.33

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