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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,109.59, 329,958.60 and 137,129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,109.59, 329,958.60 and 137,129.78 is: 189,231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,109.59 : 329,958.60 = 137,129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,109.59/329,958.60 = 137,129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,109.59x = 329,958.60 × 137,129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,109.59x = 45,247,148,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,247,148,577.32/239,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,231.85

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