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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,325.88, 324,796.95 and 139,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,325.88, 324,796.95 and 139,814.19 is: 192,971.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,325.88 : 324,796.95 = 139,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,325.88/324,796.95 = 139,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,325.88x = 324,796.95 × 139,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,325.88x = 45,411,222,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411,222,478.72/235,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,971.65

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