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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,029.86, 329,858.55 and 131,597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,029.86, 329,858.55 and 131,597.67 is: 181,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,029.86 : 329,858.55 = 131,597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,029.86/329,858.55 = 131,597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,029.86x = 329,858.55 × 131,597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,029.86x = 43,408,616,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408,616,609.58/239,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,603.32

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