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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,856.54, 330,999.98 and 132,424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,856.54, 330,999.98 and 132,424.26 is: 182,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,856.54 : 330,999.98 = 132,424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,856.54/330,999.98 = 132,424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,856.54x = 330,999.98 × 132,424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,856.54x = 43,832,426,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832,426,749.39/239,856.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,744.35

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