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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,049.44, 331,266.96 and 132,626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,049.44, 331,266.96 and 132,626.88 is: 183,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,049.44 : 331,266.96 = 132,626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,049.44/331,266.96 = 132,626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,049.44x = 331,266.96 × 132,626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,049.44x = 43,934,903,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934,903,351.88/240,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,024.39

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