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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,139.38, 330,027.30 and 131,709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,139.38, 330,027.30 and 131,709.38 is: 181,767.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,139.38 : 330,027.30 = 131,709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,139.38/330,027.30 = 131,709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,139.38x = 330,027.30 × 131,709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,139.38x = 43,467,689,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,467,689,415.94/239,139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,767.18

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