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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,976.96, 331,208.80 and 139,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,976.96, 331,208.80 and 139,433.28 is: 192,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,976.96 : 331,208.80 = 139,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,976.96/331,208.80 = 139,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,976.96x = 331,208.80 × 139,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,976.96x = 46,181,529,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,181,529,348.86/239,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,441.51

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