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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,273.14, 330,211.68 and 131,843.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,273.14, 330,211.68 and 131,843.16 is: 181,951.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,273.14 : 330,211.68 = 131,843.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,273.14/330,211.68 = 131,843.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,273.14x = 330,211.68 × 131,843.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,273.14x = 43,536,151,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,536,151,360.11/239,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,951.69

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