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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,024.22, 329,872.73 and 137,059.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,024.22, 329,872.73 and 137,059.19 is: 189,152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,024.22 : 329,872.73 = 137,059.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,024.22/329,872.73 = 137,059.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,024.22x = 329,872.73 × 137,059.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,024.22x = 45,212,089,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,212,089,176.89/239,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,152.75

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