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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,410.65, 330,387.70 and 131,978.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,410.65, 330,387.70 and 131,978.32 is: 182,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,410.65 : 330,387.70 = 131,978.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,410.65/330,387.70 = 131,978.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,410.65x = 330,387.70 × 131,978.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,410.65x = 43,604,013,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604,013,594.66/239,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,130.63

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