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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,179.72, 330,066.48 and 131,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,179.72, 330,066.48 and 131,747.26 is: 181,810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,179.72 : 330,066.48 = 131,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,179.72/330,066.48 = 131,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,179.72x = 330,066.48 × 131,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,179.72x = 43,485,354,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,485,354,357.84/239,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,810.37

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