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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,949.28, 331,132.50 and 132,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,949.28, 331,132.50 and 132,522.04 is: 182,881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,949.28 : 331,132.50 = 132,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,949.28/331,132.50 = 132,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,949.28x = 331,132.50 × 132,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,949.28x = 43,882,354,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882,354,410.30/239,949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,881.79

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