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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,495.52, 330,525.99 and 137,534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,495.52, 330,525.99 and 137,534.34 is: 189,810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,495.52 : 330,525.99 = 137,534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,495.52/330,525.99 = 137,534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,495.52x = 330,525.99 × 137,534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,495.52x = 45,458,673,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,458,673,887.50/239,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,810.12

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