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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,923.84, 331,145.28 and 139,315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,923.84, 331,145.28 and 139,315.84 is: 192,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,923.84 : 331,145.28 = 139,315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,923.84/331,145.28 = 139,315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,923.84x = 331,145.28 × 139,315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,923.84x = 46,133,782,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133,782,845.24/239,923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,285.11

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