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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,900.08, 331,071.96 and 149,309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,900.08, 331,071.96 and 149,309.68 is: 206,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,900.08 : 331,071.96 = 149,309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,900.08/331,071.96 = 149,309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,900.08x = 331,071.96 × 149,309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,900.08x = 49,432,248,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432,248,404.57/239,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,053.49

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