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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,823.31, 330,956.88 and 130,927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,823.31, 330,956.88 and 130,927.82 is: 180,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,823.31 : 330,956.88 = 130,927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,823.31/330,956.88 = 130,927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,823.31x = 330,956.88 × 130,927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,823.31x = 43,331,462,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331,462,812.40/239,823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,680.78

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