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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,287.40, 358,592.44 and 132,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,287.40, 358,592.44 and 132,718.26 is: 198,889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,287.40 : 358,592.44 = 132,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,287.40/358,592.44 = 132,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,287.40x = 358,592.44 × 132,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,287.40x = 47,591,764,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591,764,685.95/239,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,889.56

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