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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,865.02, 331,018.89 and 132,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,865.02, 331,018.89 and 132,441.84 is: 182,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,865.02 : 331,018.89 = 132,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,865.02/331,018.89 = 132,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,865.02x = 331,018.89 × 132,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,865.02x = 43,840,750,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,840,750,369.70/239,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,772.59

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