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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,530.42, 352,850.60 and 139,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,530.42, 352,850.60 and 139,180.23 is: 208,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,530.42 : 352,850.60 = 139,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,530.42/352,850.60 = 139,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,530.42x = 352,850.60 × 139,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,530.42x = 49,109,826,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109,826,967.74/235,530.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,507.36

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