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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,954.98, 331,131.53 and 132,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,954.98, 331,131.53 and 132,522.70 is: 182,877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,954.98 : 331,131.53 = 132,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,954.98/331,131.53 = 132,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,954.98x = 331,131.53 × 132,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,954.98x = 43,882,444,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882,444,410.73/239,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,877.82

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