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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,518.32, 324,900.96 and 139,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,518.32, 324,900.96 and 139,957.22 is: 193,073.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,518.32 : 324,900.96 = 139,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,518.32/324,900.96 = 139,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,518.32x = 324,900.96 × 139,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,518.32x = 45,472,235,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472,235,136.93/235,518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,073.03

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