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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,327.34, 330,263.91 and 131,895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,327.34, 330,263.91 and 131,895.42 is: 182,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,327.34 : 330,263.91 = 131,895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,327.34/330,263.91 = 131,895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,327.34x = 330,263.91 × 131,895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,327.34x = 43,560,297,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,560,297,120.29/239,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,011.37

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