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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,350.59, 330,302.16 and 131,920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,350.59, 330,302.16 and 131,920.68 is: 182,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,350.59 : 330,302.16 = 131,920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,350.59/330,302.16 = 131,920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,350.59x = 330,302.16 × 131,920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,350.59x = 43,573,685,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,685,552.67/239,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,049.63

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