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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,124.60, 329,979.30 and 137,144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,124.60, 329,979.30 and 137,144.82 is: 189,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,124.60 : 329,979.30 = 137,144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,124.60/329,979.30 = 137,144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,124.60x = 329,979.30 × 137,144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,124.60x = 45,254,951,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,254,951,702.23/239,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,252.60

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