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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,481.92, 330,487.20 and 132,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,481.92, 330,487.20 and 132,055.76 is: 182,238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,481.92 : 330,487.20 = 132,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,481.92/330,487.20 = 132,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,481.92x = 330,487.20 × 132,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,481.92x = 43,642,738,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,642,738,366.27/239,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,238.13

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