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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,716.59, 325,232.21 and 138,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,716.59, 325,232.21 and 138,924.29 is: 191,682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,716.59 : 325,232.21 = 138,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,716.59/325,232.21 = 138,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,716.59x = 325,232.21 × 138,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,716.59x = 45,182,655,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,655,019.77/235,716.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,682.12

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