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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,991.76, 331,182.29 and 132,559.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,991.76, 331,182.29 and 132,559.49 is: 182,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,991.76 : 331,182.29 = 132,559.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,991.76/331,182.29 = 132,559.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,991.76x = 331,182.29 × 132,559.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,991.76x = 43,901,354,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901,354,010.24/239,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,928.59

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