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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,479.52, 330,503.92 and 137,518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,479.52, 330,503.92 and 137,518.34 is: 189,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,479.52 : 330,503.92 = 137,518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,479.52/330,503.92 = 137,518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,479.52x = 330,503.92 × 137,518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,479.52x = 45,450,350,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,450,350,441.89/239,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,788.05

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