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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,013.36, 329,836.68 and 131,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,013.36, 329,836.68 and 131,585.28 is: 181,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,013.36 : 329,836.68 = 131,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,013.36/329,836.68 = 131,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,013.36x = 329,836.68 × 131,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,013.36x = 43,401,651,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,401,651,892.07/239,013.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,586.72

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