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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,114.40, 329,977.92 and 131,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,114.40, 329,977.92 and 131,684.16 is: 181,724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,114.40 : 329,977.92 = 131,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,114.40/329,977.92 = 131,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,114.40x = 329,977.92 × 131,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,114.40x = 43,452,865,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452,865,213.75/239,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,724.17

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