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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,301.88, 330,238.76 and 131,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,301.88, 330,238.76 and 131,875.76 is: 181,989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,301.88 : 330,238.76 = 131,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,301.88/330,238.76 = 131,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,301.88x = 330,238.76 × 131,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,301.88x = 43,550,487,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,550,487,456.46/239,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,989.74

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