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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,118.24, 329,984.16 and 137,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,118.24, 329,984.16 and 137,147.68 is: 189,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,118.24 : 329,984.16 = 137,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,118.24/329,984.16 = 137,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,118.24x = 329,984.16 × 137,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,118.24x = 45,256,561,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256,561,980.75/239,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,264.37

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