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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,467.62, 359,341.47 and 132,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,467.62, 359,341.47 and 132,941.28 is: 199,489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,467.62 : 359,341.47 = 132,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,467.62/359,341.47 = 132,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,467.62x = 359,341.47 × 132,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,467.62x = 47,771,314,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,771,314,978.88/239,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,489.66

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