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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,047.24, 331,271.88 and 132,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,047.24, 331,271.88 and 132,624.20 is: 183,025.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,047.24 : 331,271.88 = 132,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,047.24/331,271.88 = 132,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,047.24x = 331,271.88 × 132,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,047.24x = 43,934,668,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934,668,067.50/240,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,025.09

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