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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,858.13, 325,440.98 and 139,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,858.13, 325,440.98 and 139,092.34 is: 191,921.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,858.13 : 325,440.98 = 139,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,858.13/325,440.98 = 139,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,858.13x = 325,440.98 × 139,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,858.13x = 45,266,346,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,346,744.63/235,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,921.93

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