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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,250.44, 324,609.06 and 139,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,250.44, 324,609.06 and 139,754.68 is: 192,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,250.44 : 324,609.06 = 139,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,250.44/324,609.06 = 139,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,250.44x = 324,609.06 × 139,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,250.44x = 45,365,635,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,365,635,305.40/235,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,839.75

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