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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,111.01, 329,970.71 and 131,678.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,111.01, 329,970.71 and 131,678.75 is: 181,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,111.01 : 329,970.71 = 131,678.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,111.01/329,970.71 = 131,678.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,111.01x = 329,970.71 × 131,678.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,111.01x = 43,450,131,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,450,131,783.54/239,111.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,715.31

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