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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,780.43, 330,905 and 130,891.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,780.43, 330,905 and 130,891.23 is: 180,634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,780.43 : 330,905 = 130,891.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,780.43/330,905 = 130,891.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,780.43x = 330,905 × 130,891.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,780.43x = 43,312,562,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312,562,463.15/239,780.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,634.27

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