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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,930.39, 331,101.26 and 132,498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,930.39, 331,101.26 and 132,498.27 is: 182,846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,930.39 : 331,101.26 = 132,498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,930.39/331,101.26 = 132,498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,930.39x = 331,101.26 × 132,498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,930.39x = 43,870,343,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870,343,482.33/239,930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,846.13

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