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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,172.20, 329,913.70 and 153,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,172.20, 329,913.70 and 153,149.80 is: 211,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,172.20 : 329,913.70 = 153,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,172.20/329,913.70 = 153,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,172.20x = 329,913.70 × 153,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,172.20x = 50,526,217,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,526,217,172.26/239,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,254.56

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