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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,277.70, 330,217.73 and 131,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,277.70, 330,217.73 and 131,847.60 is: 181,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,277.70 : 330,217.73 = 131,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,277.70/330,217.73 = 131,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,277.70x = 330,217.73 × 131,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,277.70x = 43,538,415,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,415,177.95/239,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,957.68

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