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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,774.48, 330,685.62 and 144,263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,774.48, 330,685.62 and 144,263.34 is: 198,961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,774.48 : 330,685.62 = 144,263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,774.48/330,685.62 = 144,263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,774.48x = 330,685.62 × 144,263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,774.48x = 47,705,812,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705,812,031.17/239,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,961.17

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