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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,709.94, 330,660.04 and 153,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,709.94, 330,660.04 and 153,638.26 is: 211,931.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,709.94 : 330,660.04 = 153,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,709.94/330,660.04 = 153,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,709.94x = 330,660.04 × 153,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,709.94x = 50,802,033,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,802,033,197.13/239,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,931.27

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