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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,086.55, 329,939.44 and 131,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,086.55, 329,939.44 and 131,656.32 is: 181,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,086.55 : 329,939.44 = 131,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,086.55/329,939.44 = 131,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,086.55x = 329,939.44 × 131,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,086.55x = 43,438,612,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,438,612,164.12/239,086.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,685.72

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