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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,835.33, 330,968.16 and 132,403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,835.33, 330,968.16 and 132,403.14 is: 182,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,835.33 : 330,968.16 = 132,403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,835.33/330,968.16 = 132,403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,835.33x = 330,968.16 × 132,403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,835.33x = 43,821,223,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,821,223,624.02/239,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,713.80

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