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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,389.93, 330,253.38 and 157,612.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,389.93, 330,253.38 and 157,612.69 is: 217,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,389.93 : 330,253.38 = 157,612.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,389.93/330,253.38 = 157,612.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,389.93x = 330,253.38 × 157,612.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,389.93x = 52,052,123,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052,123,603.39/239,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,436.56

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