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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,027.98, 331,233.84 and 132,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,027.98, 331,233.84 and 132,597 is: 182,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,027.98 : 331,233.84 = 132,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,027.98/331,233.84 = 132,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,027.98x = 331,233.84 × 132,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,027.98x = 43,920,613,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,920,613,482.48/240,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,981.23

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