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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,022.71, 331,250.72 and 132,602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,022.71, 331,250.72 and 132,602.13 is: 183,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,022.71 : 331,250.72 = 132,602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,022.71/331,250.72 = 132,602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,022.71x = 331,250.72 × 132,602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,022.71x = 43,924,550,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,924,550,373.02/240,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,001.64

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