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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,028.08, 331,241.52 and 132,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,028.08, 331,241.52 and 132,595.86 is: 182,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,028.08 : 331,241.52 = 132,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,028.08/331,241.52 = 132,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,028.08x = 331,241.52 × 132,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,028.08x = 43,921,254,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,921,254,212.11/240,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,983.82

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