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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,865.58, 331,019.66 and 132,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,865.58, 331,019.66 and 132,442.40 is: 182,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,865.58 : 331,019.66 = 132,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,865.58/331,019.66 = 132,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,865.58x = 331,019.66 × 132,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,865.58x = 43,841,039,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,841,039,376.24/239,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,773.36

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