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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,876.39, 331,023.11 and 132,444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,876.39, 331,023.11 and 132,444.11 is: 182,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,876.39 : 331,023.11 = 132,444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,876.39/331,023.11 = 132,444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,876.39x = 331,023.11 × 132,444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,876.39x = 43,842,061,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842,061,358.72/239,876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,769.39

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