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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,026.43, 329,843.93 and 131,575.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,026.43, 329,843.93 and 131,575.47 is: 181,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,026.43 : 329,843.93 = 131,575.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,026.43/329,843.93 = 131,575.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,026.43x = 329,843.93 × 131,575.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,026.43x = 43,399,369,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399,369,458.52/239,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,567.24

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