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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,530.17, 352,850.22 and 139,179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,530.17, 352,850.22 and 139,179.98 is: 208,506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,530.17 : 352,850.22 = 139,179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,530.17/352,850.22 = 139,179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,530.17x = 352,850.22 × 139,179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,530.17x = 49,109,686,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109,686,562.60/235,530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,506.99

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