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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,048.14, 331,269.18 and 132,615.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,048.14, 331,269.18 and 132,615.86 is: 183,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,048.14 : 331,269.18 = 132,615.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,048.14/331,269.18 = 132,615.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,048.14x = 331,269.18 × 132,615.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,048.14x = 43,931,547,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,931,547,197.19/240,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,011.40

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