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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,305.11, 324,728.87 and 138,491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,305.11, 324,728.87 and 138,491.42 is: 191,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,305.11 : 324,728.87 = 138,491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,305.11/324,728.87 = 138,491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,305.11x = 324,728.87 × 138,491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,305.11x = 44,972,160,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,972,160,005.19/235,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,122.75

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