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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,249.39, 324,050.55 and 189,800.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,249.39, 324,050.55 and 189,800.19 is: 261,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,249.39 : 324,050.55 = 189,800.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,249.39/324,050.55 = 189,800.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,249.39x = 324,050.55 × 189,800.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,249.39x = 61,504,855,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504,855,959.60/235,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,445.34

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