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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,518.20, 324,900.96 and 139,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,518.20, 324,900.96 and 139,957.28 is: 193,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,518.20 : 324,900.96 = 139,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,518.20/324,900.96 = 139,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,518.20x = 324,900.96 × 139,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,518.20x = 45,472,254,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472,254,630.99/235,518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,073.21

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