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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,503.62, 359,395.47 and 132,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,503.62, 359,395.47 and 132,977.34 is: 199,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,503.62 : 359,395.47 = 132,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,503.62/359,395.47 = 132,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,503.62x = 359,395.47 × 132,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,503.62x = 47,791,453,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,791,453,608.65/239,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,543.76

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