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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,202, 330,113.88 and 131,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,202, 330,113.88 and 131,772.24 is: 181,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,202 : 330,113.88 = 131,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,202/330,113.88 = 131,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,202x = 330,113.88 × 131,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,202x = 43,499,845,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,499,845,422.69/239,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,854.02

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