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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,652.86, 330,759.72 and 142,868.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,652.86, 330,759.72 and 142,868.59 is: 197,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,652.86 : 330,759.72 = 142,868.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,652.86/330,759.72 = 142,868.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,652.86x = 330,759.72 × 142,868.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,652.86x = 47,255,174,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255,174,825.19/239,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,181.77

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