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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,766.34, 331,010.13 and 144,296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,766.34, 331,010.13 and 144,296.50 is: 199,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,766.34 : 331,010.13 = 144,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,766.34/331,010.13 = 144,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,766.34x = 331,010.13 × 144,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,766.34x = 47,763,603,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,763,603,223.55/239,766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,208.96

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