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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,253.96, 330,185.16 and 131,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,253.96, 330,185.16 and 131,823.96 is: 181,925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,253.96 : 330,185.16 = 131,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,253.96/330,185.16 = 131,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,253.96x = 330,185.16 × 131,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,253.96x = 43,526,315,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526,315,943.53/239,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,925.17

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