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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,962.28, 331,150.44 and 132,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,962.28, 331,150.44 and 132,535.04 is: 182,899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,962.28 : 331,150.44 = 132,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,962.28/331,150.44 = 132,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,962.28x = 331,150.44 × 132,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,962.28x = 43,889,036,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889,036,811.42/239,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,899.73

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