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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,517.32, 324,899.58 and 139,956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,517.32, 324,899.58 and 139,956.22 is: 193,071.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,517.32 : 324,899.58 = 139,956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,517.32/324,899.58 = 139,956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,517.32x = 324,899.58 × 139,956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,517.32x = 45,471,717,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,471,717,096.39/235,517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,071.65

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