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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,035.54, 324,354.51 and 139,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,035.54, 324,354.51 and 139,542.48 is: 192,571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,035.54 : 324,354.51 = 139,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,035.54/324,354.51 = 139,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,035.54x = 324,354.51 × 139,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,035.54x = 45,261,232,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261,232,724.58/235,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,571.87

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