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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,825.31, 325,473.84 and 139,046.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,825.31, 325,473.84 and 139,046.91 is: 191,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,825.31 : 325,473.84 = 139,046.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,825.31/325,473.84 = 139,046.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,825.31x = 325,473.84 × 139,046.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,825.31x = 45,256,131,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256,131,737.83/235,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,905.32

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