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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,240.88, 330,289.86 and 158,777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,240.88, 330,289.86 and 158,777.51 is: 219,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,240.88 : 330,289.86 = 158,777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,240.88/330,289.86 = 158,777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,240.88x = 330,289.86 × 158,777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,240.88x = 52,442,599,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,442,599,897.60/239,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,204.18

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