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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,245.39, 324,045.04 and 189,796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,245.39, 324,045.04 and 189,796.19 is: 261,439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,245.39 : 324,045.04 = 189,796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,245.39/324,045.04 = 189,796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,245.39x = 324,045.04 × 189,796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,245.39x = 61,502,513,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502,513,031.42/235,245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,439.82

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