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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,325.23, 330,268.82 and 131,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,325.23, 330,268.82 and 131,895.27 is: 182,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,325.23 : 330,268.82 = 131,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,325.23/330,268.82 = 131,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,325.23x = 330,268.82 × 131,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,325.23x = 43,560,893,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,560,893,617.57/239,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,015.47

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