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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,819.32, 330,841.02 and 139,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,819.32, 330,841.02 and 139,159 is: 191,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,819.32 : 330,841.02 = 139,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,819.32/330,841.02 = 139,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,819.32x = 330,841.02 × 139,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,819.32x = 46,039,505,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,039,505,502.18/239,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,975.80

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