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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,105.34, 324,451.80 and 138,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,105.34, 324,451.80 and 138,316.01 is: 190,879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,105.34 : 324,451.80 = 138,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,105.34/324,451.80 = 138,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,105.34x = 324,451.80 × 138,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,105.34x = 44,876,876,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,876,876,791.06/235,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,879.87

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