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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,046.14, 331,266.42 and 132,613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,046.14, 331,266.42 and 132,613.86 is: 183,008.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,046.14 : 331,266.42 = 132,613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,046.14/331,266.42 = 132,613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,046.14x = 331,266.42 × 132,613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,046.14x = 43,930,518,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,930,518,644.58/240,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,008.64

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