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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,333.44, 330,282.48 and 131,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,333.44, 330,282.48 and 131,903.68 is: 182,028.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,333.44 : 330,282.48 = 131,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,333.44/330,282.48 = 131,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,333.44x = 330,282.48 × 131,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,333.44x = 43,565,474,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,565,474,551.53/239,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,028.36

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