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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,175, 330,061.50 and 131,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,175, 330,061.50 and 131,744.70 is: 181,807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,175 : 330,061.50 = 131,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,175/330,061.50 = 131,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,175x = 330,061.50 × 131,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,175x = 43,483,853,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,483,853,299.05/239,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,807.69

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