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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,259.27, 330,183.84 and 131,829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,259.27, 330,183.84 and 131,829.27 is: 181,927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,259.27 : 330,183.84 = 131,829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,259.27/330,183.84 = 131,829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,259.27x = 330,183.84 × 131,829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,259.27x = 43,527,894,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527,894,593.00/239,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,927.72

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