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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,264.96, 358,558.96 and 132,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,264.96, 358,558.96 and 132,695.84 is: 198,856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,264.96 : 358,558.96 = 132,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,264.96/358,558.96 = 132,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,264.96x = 358,558.96 × 132,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,264.96x = 47,579,282,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,579,282,386.73/239,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,856.04

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