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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,281.20, 330,222.57 and 131,851.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,281.20, 330,222.57 and 131,851.11 is: 181,962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,281.20 : 330,222.57 = 131,851.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,281.20/330,222.57 = 131,851.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,281.20x = 330,222.57 × 131,851.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,281.20x = 43,540,212,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,540,212,401.55/239,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,962.53

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