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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,047.14, 331,267.80 and 132,614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,047.14, 331,267.80 and 132,614.86 is: 183,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,047.14 : 331,267.80 = 132,614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,047.14/331,267.80 = 132,614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,047.14x = 331,267.80 × 132,614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,047.14x = 43,931,032,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,931,032,919.51/240,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,010.02

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