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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,379, 330,343.88 and 131,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,379, 330,343.88 and 131,946.72 is: 182,086.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,379 : 330,343.88 = 131,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,379/330,343.88 = 131,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,379x = 330,343.88 × 131,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,379x = 43,587,791,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,587,791,438.07/239,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,086.95

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