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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,325.17, 330,284.31 and 137,383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,325.17, 330,284.31 and 137,383.63 is: 189,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,325.17 : 330,284.31 = 137,383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,325.17/330,284.31 = 137,383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,325.17x = 330,284.31 × 137,383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,325.17x = 45,375,655,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375,655,788.42/239,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,598.34

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