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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,440.99, 352,814.10 and 139,278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,440.99, 352,814.10 and 139,278.75 is: 208,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,440.99 : 352,814.10 = 139,278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,440.99/352,814.10 = 139,278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,440.99x = 352,814.10 × 139,278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,440.99x = 49,139,506,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,506,830.38/235,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,712.62

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