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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,637.72, 330,641.08 and 146,479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,637.72, 330,641.08 and 146,479.82 is: 202,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,637.72 : 330,641.08 = 146,479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,637.72/330,641.08 = 146,479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,637.72x = 330,641.08 × 146,479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,637.72x = 48,432,245,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,432,245,883.01/239,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,106.10

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