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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,313.16, 324,779.40 and 139,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,313.16, 324,779.40 and 139,801.44 is: 192,954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,313.16 : 324,779.40 = 139,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,313.16/324,779.40 = 139,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,313.16x = 324,779.40 × 139,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,313.16x = 45,404,627,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,627,802.34/235,313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,954.05

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