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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,150.19, 330,042.23 and 131,720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,150.19, 330,042.23 and 131,720.18 is: 181,782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,150.19 : 330,042.23 = 131,720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,150.19/330,042.23 = 131,720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,150.19x = 330,042.23 × 131,720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,150.19x = 43,473,221,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473,221,943.20/239,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,782.09

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