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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,120.26, 329,983.77 and 131,687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,120.26, 329,983.77 and 131,687.99 is: 181,728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,120.26 : 329,983.77 = 131,687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,120.26/329,983.77 = 131,687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,120.26x = 329,983.77 × 131,687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,120.26x = 43,454,897,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,454,897,754.00/239,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,728.22

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