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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,093.35, 324,511.60 and 139,599.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,093.35, 324,511.60 and 139,599.37 is: 192,696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,093.35 : 324,511.60 = 139,599.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,093.35/324,511.60 = 139,599.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,093.35x = 324,511.60 × 139,599.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,093.35x = 45,301,614,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301,614,917.69/235,093.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,696.28

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