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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,319.71, 330,261.20 and 131,889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,319.71, 330,261.20 and 131,889.74 is: 182,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,319.71 : 330,261.20 = 131,889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,319.71/330,261.20 = 131,889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,319.71x = 330,261.20 × 131,889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,319.71x = 43,558,063,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558,063,140.64/239,319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,007.84

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