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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,033.52, 331,240.44 and 132,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,033.52, 331,240.44 and 132,613.84 is: 183,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,033.52 : 331,240.44 = 132,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,033.52/331,240.44 = 132,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,033.52x = 331,240.44 × 132,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,033.52x = 43,927,066,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,927,066,711.69/240,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,003.89

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