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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,248.39, 324,049.17 and 189,799.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,248.39, 324,049.17 and 189,799.19 is: 261,443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,248.39 : 324,049.17 = 189,799.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,248.39/324,049.17 = 189,799.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,248.39x = 324,049.17 × 189,799.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,248.39x = 61,504,269,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504,269,986.17/235,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,443.96

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