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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,387.89, 324,882.50 and 139,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,387.89, 324,882.50 and 139,876.13 is: 193,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,387.89 : 324,882.50 = 139,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,387.89/324,882.50 = 139,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,387.89x = 324,882.50 × 139,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,387.89x = 45,443,306,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,306,917.55/235,387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,057.11

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