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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,134.62, 329,981.36 and 147,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,134.62, 329,981.36 and 147,239.31 is: 203,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,134.62 : 329,981.36 = 147,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,134.62/329,981.36 = 147,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,134.62x = 329,981.36 × 147,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,134.62x = 48,586,227,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586,227,759.26/239,134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,175.21

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