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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,536.42, 352,859.60 and 139,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,536.42, 352,859.60 and 139,186.24 is: 208,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,536.42 : 352,859.60 = 139,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,536.42/352,859.60 = 139,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,536.42x = 352,859.60 × 139,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,536.42x = 49,113,200,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,200,971.90/235,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,516.38

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