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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,507.84, 359,261.73 and 134,335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,507.84, 359,261.73 and 134,335.01 is: 201,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,507.84 : 359,261.73 = 134,335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,507.84/359,261.73 = 134,335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,507.84x = 359,261.73 × 134,335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,507.84x = 48,261,426,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,261,426,295.86/239,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,502.49

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