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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,317.63, 358,638.06 and 132,748.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,317.63, 358,638.06 and 132,748.61 is: 198,935.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,317.63 : 358,638.06 = 132,748.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,317.63/358,638.06 = 132,748.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,317.63x = 358,638.06 × 132,748.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,317.63x = 47,608,703,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,608,703,958.10/239,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,935.21

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