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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,024.23, 329,847.03 and 131,595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,024.23, 329,847.03 and 131,595.07 is: 181,597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,024.23 : 329,847.03 = 131,595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,024.23/329,847.03 = 131,595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,024.23x = 329,847.03 × 131,595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,024.23x = 43,406,243,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406,243,002.14/239,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,597.67

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