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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,282.16, 352,894.07 and 139,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,282.16, 352,894.07 and 139,276.50 is: 208,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,282.16 : 352,894.07 = 139,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,282.16/352,894.07 = 139,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,282.16x = 352,894.07 × 139,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,282.16x = 49,149,850,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149,850,243.97/235,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,897.48

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