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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,089.68, 329,945.91 and 131,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,089.68, 329,945.91 and 131,663.55 is: 181,696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,089.68 : 329,945.91 = 131,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,089.68/329,945.91 = 131,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,089.68x = 329,945.91 × 131,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,089.68x = 43,441,849,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,441,849,818.58/239,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,696.88

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