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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,237.88, 330,285.72 and 158,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,237.88, 330,285.72 and 158,774.50 is: 219,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,237.88 : 330,285.72 = 158,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,237.88/330,285.72 = 158,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,237.88x = 330,285.72 × 158,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,237.88x = 52,440,951,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440,951,058.40/239,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,200.04

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