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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,840.31, 330,970.96 and 132,408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,840.31, 330,970.96 and 132,408.06 is: 182,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,840.31 : 330,970.96 = 132,408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,840.31/330,970.96 = 132,408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,840.31x = 330,970.96 × 132,408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,840.31x = 43,823,221,654.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823,221,654.31/239,840.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,718.33

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