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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,246.39, 324,046.42 and 189,797.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,246.39, 324,046.42 and 189,797.19 is: 261,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,246.39 : 324,046.42 = 189,797.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,246.39/324,046.42 = 189,797.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,246.39x = 324,046.42 × 189,797.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,246.39x = 61,503,098,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,503,098,996.57/235,246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,441.20

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