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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,761.96, 330,882.30 and 137,820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,761.96, 330,882.30 and 137,820.52 is: 190,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,761.96 : 330,882.30 = 137,820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,761.96/330,882.30 = 137,820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,761.96x = 330,882.30 × 137,820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,761.96x = 45,602,370,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,370,644.80/239,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,198.52

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