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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,416.38, 330,396.84 and 131,990.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,416.38, 330,396.84 and 131,990.27 is: 182,147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,416.38 : 330,396.84 = 131,990.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,416.38/330,396.84 = 131,990.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,416.38x = 330,396.84 × 131,990.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,416.38x = 43,609,168,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,609,168,118.75/239,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,147.81

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