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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,659.68, 330,731.42 and 132,229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,659.68, 330,731.42 and 132,229.65 is: 182,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,659.68 : 330,731.42 = 132,229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,659.68/330,731.42 = 132,229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,659.68x = 330,731.42 × 132,229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,659.68x = 43,732,499,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,732,499,249.45/239,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,477.50

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