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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,290.91, 324,748.61 and 139,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,290.91, 324,748.61 and 139,779.16 is: 192,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,290.91 : 324,748.61 = 139,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,290.91/324,748.61 = 139,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,290.91x = 324,748.61 × 139,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,290.91x = 45,393,087,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,393,087,916.97/235,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,923.25

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