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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,666.10, 330,740.99 and 132,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,666.10, 330,740.99 and 132,240.12 is: 182,492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,666.10 : 330,740.99 = 132,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,666.10/330,740.99 = 132,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,666.10x = 330,740.99 × 132,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,666.10x = 43,737,228,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737,228,206.52/239,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,492.34

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