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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,955.48, 331,132.23 and 132,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,955.48, 331,132.23 and 132,523.20 is: 182,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,955.48 : 331,132.23 = 132,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,955.48/331,132.23 = 132,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,955.48x = 331,132.23 × 132,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,955.48x = 43,882,702,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882,702,742.74/239,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,878.52

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