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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,191.72, 330,082.98 and 131,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,191.72, 330,082.98 and 131,759.32 is: 181,826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,191.72 : 330,082.98 = 131,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,191.72/330,082.98 = 131,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,191.72x = 330,082.98 × 131,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,191.72x = 43,491,508,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,491,508,988.37/239,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,826.98

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