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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,708.42, 330,696.98 and 168,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,708.42, 330,696.98 and 168,135.20 is: 231,955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,708.42 : 330,696.98 = 168,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,708.42/330,696.98 = 168,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,708.42x = 330,696.98 × 168,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,708.42x = 55,601,802,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601,802,871.70/239,708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,955.99

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