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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,271.70, 324,638.38 and 139,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,271.70, 324,638.38 and 139,775.94 is: 192,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,271.70 : 324,638.38 = 139,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,271.70/324,638.38 = 139,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,271.70x = 324,638.38 × 139,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,271.70x = 45,376,634,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,634,724.58/235,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,869.07

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