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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,508.56, 330,521.72 and 137,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,508.56, 330,521.72 and 137,540.72 is: 189,806.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,508.56 : 330,521.72 = 137,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,508.56/330,521.72 = 137,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,508.56x = 330,521.72 × 137,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,508.56x = 45,460,195,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460,195,344.44/239,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,806.14

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