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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,464.89, 330,464.03 and 132,038.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,464.89, 330,464.03 and 132,038.73 is: 182,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,464.89 : 330,464.03 = 132,038.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,464.89/330,464.03 = 132,038.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,464.89x = 330,464.03 × 132,038.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,464.89x = 43,634,050,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,634,050,171.69/239,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,214.81

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