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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,482.19, 330,142.02 and 188,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,482.19, 330,142.02 and 188,406.22 is: 259,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,482.19 : 330,142.02 = 188,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,482.19/330,142.02 = 188,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,482.19x = 330,142.02 × 188,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,482.19x = 62,200,810,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,200,810,051.36/239,482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,730.42

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