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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,236.75, 330,284.17 and 158,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,236.75, 330,284.17 and 158,773.38 is: 219,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,236.75 : 330,284.17 = 158,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,236.75/330,284.17 = 158,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,236.75x = 330,284.17 × 158,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,236.75x = 52,440,332,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440,332,991.30/239,236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,198.48

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