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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,010.39, 329,832.54 and 131,582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,010.39, 329,832.54 and 131,582.25 is: 181,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,010.39 : 329,832.54 = 131,582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,010.39/329,832.54 = 131,582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,010.39x = 329,832.54 × 131,582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,010.39x = 43,400,107,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,400,107,736.42/239,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,582.52

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