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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,180.72, 324,498.72 and 139,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,180.72, 324,498.72 and 139,719.52 is: 192,782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,180.72 : 324,498.72 = 139,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,180.72/324,498.72 = 139,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,180.72x = 324,498.72 × 139,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,180.72x = 45,338,805,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,805,399.01/235,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,782.83

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