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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,034.65, 331,241.99 and 132,614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,034.65, 331,241.99 and 132,614.97 is: 183,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,034.65 : 331,241.99 = 132,614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,034.65/331,241.99 = 132,614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,034.65x = 331,241.99 × 132,614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,034.65x = 43,927,645,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,927,645,241.92/240,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,005.44

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