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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,794.84, 331,049.46 and 144,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,794.84, 331,049.46 and 144,325 is: 199,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,794.84 : 331,049.46 = 144,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,794.84/331,049.46 = 144,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,794.84x = 331,049.46 × 144,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,794.84x = 47,778,713,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,713,314.50/239,794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,248.30

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