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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,643.51, 330,709.20 and 132,213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,643.51, 330,709.20 and 132,213.54 is: 182,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,643.51 : 330,709.20 = 132,213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,643.51/330,709.20 = 132,213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,643.51x = 330,709.20 × 132,213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,643.51x = 43,724,234,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724,234,042.57/239,643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,455.32

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