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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,261.04, 330,175.92 and 131,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,261.04, 330,175.92 and 131,841.04 is: 181,938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,261.04 : 330,175.92 = 131,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,261.04/330,175.92 = 131,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,261.04x = 330,175.92 × 131,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,261.04x = 43,530,736,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,530,736,675.76/239,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,938.26

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