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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,107.33, 329,869.06 and 142,291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,107.33, 329,869.06 and 142,291.78 is: 196,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,107.33 : 329,869.06 = 142,291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,107.33/329,869.06 = 142,291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,107.33x = 329,869.06 × 142,291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,107.33x = 46,937,655,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937,655,714.33/239,107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,303.71

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