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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,251.86, 330,159.78 and 131,821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,251.86, 330,159.78 and 131,821.56 is: 181,909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,251.86 : 330,159.78 = 131,821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,251.86/330,159.78 = 131,821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,251.86x = 330,159.78 × 131,821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,251.86x = 43,522,177,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,522,177,248.86/239,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,909.46

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