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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,262.44, 324,625.62 and 139,766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,262.44, 324,625.62 and 139,766.68 is: 192,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,262.44 : 324,625.62 = 139,766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,262.44/324,625.62 = 139,766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,262.44x = 324,625.62 × 139,766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,262.44x = 45,371,845,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371,845,150.34/235,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,856.31

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