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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,933.38, 331,105.32 and 137,959.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,933.38, 331,105.32 and 137,959.25 is: 190,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,933.38 : 331,105.32 = 137,959.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,933.38/331,105.32 = 137,959.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,933.38x = 331,105.32 × 137,959.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,933.38x = 45,679,041,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,679,041,825.15/239,933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,382.18

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