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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,836.75, 331,018.04 and 143,046.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,836.75, 331,018.04 and 143,046.81 is: 197,430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,836.75 : 331,018.04 = 143,046.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,836.75/331,018.04 = 143,046.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,836.75x = 331,018.04 × 143,046.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,836.75x = 47,351,073,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351,073,959.22/239,836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,430.44

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