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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,033.22, 329,865.03 and 131,603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,033.22, 329,865.03 and 131,603.46 is: 181,612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,033.22 : 329,865.03 = 131,603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,033.22/329,865.03 = 131,603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,033.22x = 329,865.03 × 131,603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,033.22x = 43,411,379,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411,379,281.00/239,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,612.33

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