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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,386.80, 324,801.72 and 139,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,386.80, 324,801.72 and 139,858.64 is: 192,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,386.80 : 324,801.72 = 139,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,386.80/324,801.72 = 139,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,386.80x = 324,801.72 × 139,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,386.80x = 45,426,326,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426,326,828.86/235,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,985.87

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