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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,381, 330,346.64 and 131,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,381, 330,346.64 and 131,948.72 is: 182,089.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,381 : 330,346.64 = 131,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,381/330,346.64 = 131,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,381x = 330,346.64 × 131,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,381x = 43,588,816,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588,816,304.30/239,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,089.71

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