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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,968.28, 331,158.72 and 132,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,968.28, 331,158.72 and 132,541.04 is: 182,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,968.28 : 331,158.72 = 132,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,968.28/331,158.72 = 132,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,968.28x = 331,158.72 × 132,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,968.28x = 43,892,121,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,892,121,153.87/239,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,908.01

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