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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,248.99, 358,534.95 and 132,679.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,248.99, 358,534.95 and 132,679.82 is: 198,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,248.99 : 358,534.95 = 132,679.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,248.99/358,534.95 = 132,679.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,248.99x = 358,534.95 × 132,679.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,248.99x = 47,570,352,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570,352,629.71/239,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,831.99

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