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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,061.87, 329,902.74 and 131,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,061.87, 329,902.74 and 131,629.14 is: 181,646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,061.87 : 329,902.74 = 131,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,061.87/329,902.74 = 131,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,061.87x = 329,902.74 × 131,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,061.87x = 43,424,813,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,424,813,949.84/239,061.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,646.76

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