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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,112.76, 329,973.12 and 131,680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,112.76, 329,973.12 and 131,680.51 is: 181,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,112.76 : 329,973.12 = 131,680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,112.76/329,973.12 = 131,680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,112.76x = 329,973.12 × 131,680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,112.76x = 43,451,028,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,451,028,727.89/239,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,717.73

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