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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,995.71, 331,150.80 and 155,063.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,995.71, 331,150.80 and 155,063.58 is: 213,959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,995.71 : 331,150.80 = 155,063.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,995.71/331,150.80 = 155,063.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,995.71x = 331,150.80 × 155,063.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,995.71x = 51,349,428,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,349,428,567.86/239,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,959.78

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