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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,995.23, 331,187.06 and 132,562.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,995.23, 331,187.06 and 132,562.95 is: 182,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,995.23 : 331,187.06 = 132,562.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,995.23/331,187.06 = 132,562.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,995.23x = 331,187.06 × 132,562.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,995.23x = 43,903,134,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903,134,006.83/239,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,933.36

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