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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,838.76, 330,977.91 and 132,408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,838.76, 330,977.91 and 132,408.97 is: 182,724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,838.76 : 330,977.91 = 132,408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,838.76/330,977.91 = 132,408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,838.76x = 330,977.91 × 132,408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,838.76x = 43,824,442,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,824,442,500.96/239,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,724.60

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