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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,868.38, 331,023.53 and 132,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,868.38, 331,023.53 and 132,445.22 is: 182,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,868.38 : 331,023.53 = 132,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,868.38/331,023.53 = 132,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,868.38x = 331,023.53 × 132,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,868.38x = 43,842,482,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842,482,932.02/239,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,777.25

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