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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,315.60, 330,254.76 and 131,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,315.60, 330,254.76 and 131,885.60 is: 182,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,315.60 : 330,254.76 = 131,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,315.60/330,254.76 = 131,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,315.60x = 330,254.76 × 131,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,315.60x = 43,555,847,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,555,847,175.46/239,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,001.70

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