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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,055.44, 331,295.92 and 132,634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,055.44, 331,295.92 and 132,634.88 is: 183,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,055.44 : 331,295.92 = 132,634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,055.44/331,295.92 = 132,634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,055.44x = 331,295.92 × 132,634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,055.44x = 43,941,394,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941,394,593.69/240,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,046.86

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