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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,295.60, 330,227.25 and 131,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,295.60, 330,227.25 and 131,865.60 is: 181,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,295.60 : 330,227.25 = 131,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,295.60/330,227.25 = 131,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,295.60x = 330,227.25 × 131,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,295.60x = 43,545,615,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,545,615,201.46/239,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,974.16

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