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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,059.88, 324,411.32 and 138,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,059.88, 324,411.32 and 138,259.12 is: 190,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,059.88 : 324,411.32 = 138,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,059.88/324,411.32 = 138,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,059.88x = 324,411.32 × 138,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,059.88x = 44,852,823,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,852,823,621.24/235,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,814.46

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