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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,250.72, 330,164.37 and 131,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,250.72, 330,164.37 and 131,818.26 is: 181,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,250.72 : 330,164.37 = 131,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,250.72/330,164.37 = 131,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,250.72x = 330,164.37 × 131,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,250.72x = 43,521,692,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,521,692,767.40/239,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,908.30

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