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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,773.23, 330,889.80 and 132,343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,773.23, 330,889.80 and 132,343.34 is: 182,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,773.23 : 330,889.80 = 132,343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,773.23/330,889.80 = 132,343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,773.23x = 330,889.80 × 132,343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,773.23x = 43,791,062,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,791,062,007.11/239,773.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,635.33

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