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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,465.92, 330,119.61 and 188,389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,465.92, 330,119.61 and 188,389.95 is: 259,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,465.92 : 330,119.61 = 188,389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,465.92/330,119.61 = 188,389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,465.92x = 330,119.61 × 188,389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,465.92x = 62,191,216,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191,216,821.92/239,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,708.01

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