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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,672.61, 330,749.97 and 132,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,672.61, 330,749.97 and 132,246.63 is: 182,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,672.61 : 330,749.97 = 132,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,672.61/330,749.97 = 132,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,672.61x = 330,749.97 × 132,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,672.61x = 43,740,568,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,740,568,905.10/239,672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,501.33

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