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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,869.34, 331,014.32 and 130,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,869.34, 331,014.32 and 130,970.12 is: 180,735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,869.34 : 331,014.32 = 130,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,869.34/331,014.32 = 130,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,869.34x = 331,014.32 × 130,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,869.34x = 43,352,985,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,985,212.12/239,869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,735.83

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