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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,417.38, 330,398.22 and 131,991.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,417.38, 330,398.22 and 131,991.27 is: 182,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,417.38 : 330,398.22 = 131,991.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,417.38/330,398.22 = 131,991.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,417.38x = 330,398.22 × 131,991.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,417.38x = 43,609,680,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,609,680,663.54/239,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,149.19

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