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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,832.43, 325,558.44 and 139,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,832.43, 325,558.44 and 139,005.75 is: 191,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,832.43 : 325,558.44 = 139,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,832.43/325,558.44 = 139,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,832.43x = 325,558.44 × 139,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,832.43x = 45,254,495,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,254,495,121.03/235,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,892.59

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