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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,457.66, 330,481.44 and 137,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,457.66, 330,481.44 and 137,514.96 is: 189,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,457.66 : 330,481.44 = 137,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,457.66/330,481.44 = 137,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,457.66x = 330,481.44 × 137,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,457.66x = 45,446,142,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446,142,002.34/239,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,787.80

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