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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,055.98, 331,280.72 and 132,628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,055.98, 331,280.72 and 132,628.48 is: 183,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,055.98 : 331,280.72 = 132,628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,055.98/331,280.72 = 132,628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,055.98x = 331,280.72 × 132,628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,055.98x = 43,937,258,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937,258,346.91/240,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,029.22

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