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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,954.28, 331,139.40 and 132,527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,954.28, 331,139.40 and 132,527.04 is: 182,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,954.28 : 331,139.40 = 132,527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,954.28/331,139.40 = 132,527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,954.28x = 331,139.40 × 132,527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,954.28x = 43,884,924,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,884,924,509.38/239,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,888.69

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