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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,516.82, 324,898.89 and 139,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,516.82, 324,898.89 and 139,955.72 is: 193,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,516.82 : 324,898.89 = 139,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,516.82/324,898.89 = 139,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,516.82x = 324,898.89 × 139,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,516.82x = 45,471,458,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,471,458,077.15/235,516.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,070.96

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