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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,968.96, 331,197.76 and 139,425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,968.96, 331,197.76 and 139,425.28 is: 192,430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,968.96 : 331,197.76 = 139,425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,968.96/331,197.76 = 139,425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,968.96x = 331,197.76 × 139,425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,968.96x = 46,177,340,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,177,340,423.37/239,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,430.47

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