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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,804.32, 330,878.64 and 139,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,804.32, 330,878.64 and 139,148.32 is: 191,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,804.32 : 330,878.64 = 139,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,804.32/330,878.64 = 139,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,804.32x = 330,878.64 × 139,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,804.32x = 46,041,206,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041,206,879.88/239,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,994.90

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