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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,357.16, 330,254.82 and 143,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,357.16, 330,254.82 and 143,937 is: 198,598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,357.16 : 330,254.82 = 143,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,357.16/330,254.82 = 143,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,357.16x = 330,254.82 × 143,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,357.16x = 47,535,888,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,535,888,026.34/239,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,598.15

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