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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,621.81, 330,618.66 and 157,941.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,621.81, 330,618.66 and 157,941.01 is: 217,919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,621.81 : 330,618.66 = 157,941.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,621.81/330,618.66 = 157,941.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,621.81x = 330,618.66 × 157,941.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,621.81x = 52,218,245,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,218,245,085.25/239,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,919.42

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