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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,291.28, 330,220.20 and 131,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,291.28, 330,220.20 and 131,858.76 is: 181,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,291.28 : 330,220.20 = 131,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,291.28/330,220.20 = 131,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,291.28x = 330,220.20 × 131,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,291.28x = 43,542,426,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,542,426,098.95/239,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,964.12

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