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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,511.63, 330,510.93 and 137,465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,511.63, 330,510.93 and 137,465.25 is: 189,693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,511.63 : 330,510.93 = 137,465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,511.63/330,510.93 = 137,465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,511.63x = 330,510.93 × 137,465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,511.63x = 45,433,767,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,767,620.18/239,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,693.37

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