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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,857.13, 325,439.60 and 139,091.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,857.13, 325,439.60 and 139,091.34 is: 191,920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,857.13 : 325,439.60 = 139,091.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,857.13/325,439.60 = 139,091.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,857.13x = 325,439.60 × 139,091.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,857.13x = 45,265,829,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,265,829,357.61/235,857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,920.55

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