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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,993.52, 331,184.70 and 132,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,993.52, 331,184.70 and 132,561.24 is: 182,931.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,993.52 : 331,184.70 = 132,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,993.52/331,184.70 = 132,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,993.52x = 331,184.70 × 132,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,993.52x = 43,902,252,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902,252,845.10/239,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,931.00

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