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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,975.76, 331,209.06 and 137,993.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,975.76, 331,209.06 and 137,993.31 is: 190,455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,975.76 : 331,209.06 = 137,993.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,975.76/331,209.06 = 137,993.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,975.76x = 331,209.06 × 137,993.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,975.76x = 45,704,634,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,704,634,491.39/239,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,455.21

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