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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,546.96, 330,562.56 and 137,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,546.96, 330,562.56 and 137,501.54 is: 189,745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,546.96 : 330,562.56 = 137,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,546.96/330,562.56 = 137,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,546.96x = 330,562.56 × 137,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,546.96x = 45,452,861,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452,861,066.34/239,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,745.10

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