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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,486.78, 324,857.49 and 139,925.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,486.78, 324,857.49 and 139,925.81 is: 193,029.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,486.78 : 324,857.49 = 139,925.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,486.78/324,857.49 = 139,925.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,486.78x = 324,857.49 × 139,925.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,486.78x = 45,455,947,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455,947,422.82/235,486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,029.72

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