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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,958, 331,142.04 and 139,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,958, 331,142.04 and 139,362.48 is: 192,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,958 : 331,142.04 = 139,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,958/331,142.04 = 139,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,958x = 331,142.04 × 139,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,958x = 46,148,775,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,775,926.66/239,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,320.22

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