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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,299.37, 330,235.31 and 131,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,299.37, 330,235.31 and 131,873.25 is: 181,986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,299.37 : 330,235.31 = 131,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,299.37/330,235.31 = 131,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,299.37x = 330,235.31 × 131,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,299.37x = 43,549,203,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,549,203,594.46/239,299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,986.29

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