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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,259.39, 330,185.44 and 137,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,259.39, 330,185.44 and 137,303.50 is: 189,483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,259.39 : 330,185.44 = 137,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,259.39/330,185.44 = 137,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,259.39x = 330,185.44 × 137,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,259.39x = 45,335,616,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,335,616,561.04/239,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,483.12

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