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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,024.11, 329,846.86 and 131,594.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,024.11, 329,846.86 and 131,594.94 is: 181,597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,024.11 : 329,846.86 = 131,594.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,024.11/329,846.86 = 131,594.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,024.11x = 329,846.86 × 131,594.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,024.11x = 43,406,177,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406,177,750.89/239,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,597.49

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