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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,638.88, 330,716.76 and 137,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,638.88, 330,716.76 and 137,696.24 is: 190,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,638.88 : 330,716.76 = 137,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,638.88/330,716.76 = 137,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,638.88x = 330,716.76 × 137,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,638.88x = 45,538,454,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538,454,356.98/239,638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,029.49

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