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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,284.81, 330,227.72 and 131,854.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,284.81, 330,227.72 and 131,854.78 is: 181,967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,284.81 : 330,227.72 = 131,854.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,284.81/330,227.72 = 131,854.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,284.81x = 330,227.72 × 131,854.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,284.81x = 43,542,103,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,542,103,370.50/239,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,967.69

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