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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,026.36, 329,853.72 and 131,594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,026.36, 329,853.72 and 131,594.17 is: 181,598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,026.36 : 329,853.72 = 131,594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,026.36/329,853.72 = 131,594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,026.36x = 329,853.72 × 131,594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,026.36x = 43,406,826,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406,826,504.81/239,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,598.49

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