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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,151.44, 330,155.64 and 185,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,151.44, 330,155.64 and 185,315.60 is: 255,833.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,151.44 : 330,155.64 = 185,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,151.44/330,155.64 = 185,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,151.44x = 330,155.64 × 185,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,151.44x = 61,182,990,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,182,990,519.98/239,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,833.67

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