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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,365, 324,850.86 and 139,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,365, 324,850.86 and 139,853.16 is: 193,025.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,365 : 324,850.86 = 139,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,365/324,850.86 = 139,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,365x = 324,850.86 × 139,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,365x = 45,431,419,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,419,299.72/235,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,025.38

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