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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,382.58, 324,855.12 and 139,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,382.58, 324,855.12 and 139,888.44 is: 193,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,382.58 : 324,855.12 = 139,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,382.58/324,855.12 = 139,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,382.58x = 324,855.12 × 139,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,382.58x = 45,443,475,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,475,962.81/235,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,062.19

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