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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,485.78, 324,856.11 and 139,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,485.78, 324,856.11 and 139,924.81 is: 193,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,485.78 : 324,856.11 = 139,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,485.78/324,856.11 = 139,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,485.78x = 324,856.11 × 139,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,485.78x = 45,455,429,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455,429,469.09/235,485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,028.34

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