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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,196.72, 330,089.94 and 131,764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,196.72, 330,089.94 and 131,764.26 is: 181,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,196.72 : 330,089.94 = 131,764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,196.72/330,089.94 = 131,764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,196.72x = 330,089.94 × 131,764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,196.72x = 43,494,056,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,494,056,677.54/239,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,833.83

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