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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,867, 331,045.62 and 139,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,867, 331,045.62 and 139,265 is: 192,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,867 : 331,045.62 = 139,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,867/331,045.62 = 139,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,867x = 331,045.62 × 139,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,867x = 46,103,068,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,068,269.30/239,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,202.63

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