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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,256.14, 330,188.18 and 131,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,256.14, 330,188.18 and 131,826.14 is: 181,928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,256.14 : 330,188.18 = 131,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,256.14/330,188.18 = 131,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,256.14x = 330,188.18 × 131,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,256.14x = 43,527,433,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527,433,243.03/239,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,928.18

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