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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,114.76, 329,975.88 and 131,682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,114.76, 329,975.88 and 131,682.51 is: 181,720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,114.76 : 329,975.88 = 131,682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,114.76/329,975.88 = 131,682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,114.76x = 329,975.88 × 131,682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,114.76x = 43,452,052,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452,052,117.86/239,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,720.49

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