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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,295.83, 358,605.34 and 132,726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,295.83, 358,605.34 and 132,726.71 is: 198,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,295.83 : 358,605.34 = 132,726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,295.83/358,605.34 = 132,726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,295.83x = 358,605.34 × 132,726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,295.83x = 47,596,507,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596,507,531.33/239,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,902.37

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