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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,888.08, 331,016.52 and 132,449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,888.08, 331,016.52 and 132,449.68 is: 182,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,888.08 : 331,016.52 = 132,449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,888.08/331,016.52 = 132,449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,888.08x = 331,016.52 × 132,449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,888.08x = 43,843,032,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843,032,148.71/239,888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,764.53

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