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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,897.50, 331,087.74 and 139,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,897.50, 331,087.74 and 139,295.50 is: 192,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,897.50 : 331,087.74 = 139,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,897.50/331,087.74 = 139,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,897.50x = 331,087.74 × 139,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,897.50x = 46,119,032,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119,032,287.17/239,897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,244.74

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