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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,130.71, 329,993.65 and 130,232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,130.71, 329,993.65 and 130,232.58 is: 179,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,130.71 : 329,993.65 = 130,232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,130.71/329,993.65 = 130,232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,130.71x = 329,993.65 × 130,232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,130.71x = 42,975,925,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,975,925,400.19/239,130.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,717.30

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