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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,041.14, 329,895.82 and 137,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,041.14, 329,895.82 and 137,075.94 is: 189,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,041.14 : 329,895.82 = 137,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,041.14/329,895.82 = 137,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,041.14x = 329,895.82 × 137,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,041.14x = 45,220,779,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,220,779,628.57/239,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,175.72

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