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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,125.64, 329,989.34 and 131,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,125.64, 329,989.34 and 131,705.66 is: 181,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,125.64 : 329,989.34 = 131,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,125.64/329,989.34 = 131,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,125.64x = 329,989.34 × 131,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,125.64x = 43,461,464,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,461,464,971.90/239,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,751.59

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