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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,871.38, 331,027.67 and 132,448.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,871.38, 331,027.67 and 132,448.22 is: 182,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,871.38 : 331,027.67 = 132,448.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,871.38/331,027.67 = 132,448.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,871.38x = 331,027.67 × 132,448.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,871.38x = 43,844,025,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844,025,662.25/239,871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,781.40

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