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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,027.71, 329,851.86 and 131,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,027.71, 329,851.86 and 131,598.55 is: 181,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,027.71 : 329,851.86 = 131,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,027.71/329,851.86 = 131,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,027.71x = 329,851.86 × 131,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,027.71x = 43,408,026,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408,026,490.80/239,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,602.49

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