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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,305.82, 330,237.80 and 130,411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,305.82, 330,237.80 and 130,411.14 is: 179,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,305.82 : 330,237.80 = 130,411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,305.82/330,237.80 = 130,411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,305.82x = 330,237.80 × 130,411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,305.82x = 43,066,687,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066,687,969.09/239,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,965.07

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