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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,462.06, 330,537.72 and 142,696.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,462.06, 330,537.72 and 142,696.27 is: 196,968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,462.06 : 330,537.72 = 142,696.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,462.06/330,537.72 = 142,696.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,462.06x = 330,537.72 × 142,696.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,462.06x = 47,166,497,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,166,497,760.82/239,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,968.56

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