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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,152.98, 330,033.33 and 131,726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,152.98, 330,033.33 and 131,726.82 is: 181,784.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,152.98 : 330,033.33 = 131,726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,152.98/330,033.33 = 131,726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,152.98x = 330,033.33 × 131,726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,152.98x = 43,474,241,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,474,241,054.91/239,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,784.23

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