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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,024.71, 329,847.72 and 131,595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,024.71, 329,847.72 and 131,595.55 is: 181,598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,024.71 : 329,847.72 = 131,595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,024.71/329,847.72 = 131,595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,024.71x = 329,847.72 × 131,595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,024.71x = 43,406,492,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406,492,129.65/239,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,598.35

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