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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,427.64, 330,422.34 and 137,452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,427.64, 330,422.34 and 137,452.36 is: 189,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,427.64 : 330,422.34 = 137,452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,427.64/330,422.34 = 137,452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,427.64x = 330,422.34 × 137,452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,427.64x = 45,417,330,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417,330,429.72/239,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,691.26

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