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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,683.21, 330,749.94 and 132,232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,683.21, 330,749.94 and 132,232.21 is: 182,473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,683.21 : 330,749.94 = 132,232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,683.21/330,749.94 = 132,232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,683.21x = 330,749.94 × 132,232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,683.21x = 43,735,795,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735,795,523.57/239,683.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,473.34

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