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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,563.96, 330,586.02 and 137,518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,563.96, 330,586.02 and 137,518.54 is: 189,768.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,563.96 : 330,586.02 = 137,518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,563.96/330,586.02 = 137,518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,563.96x = 330,586.02 × 137,518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,563.96x = 45,461,706,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461,706,814.81/239,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,768.56

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