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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,327.38, 324,799.02 and 139,815.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,327.38, 324,799.02 and 139,815.69 is: 192,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,327.38 : 324,799.02 = 139,815.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,327.38/324,799.02 = 139,815.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,327.38x = 324,799.02 × 139,815.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,327.38x = 45,411,999,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411,999,092.62/235,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,973.72

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