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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,056.44, 331,297.30 and 132,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,056.44, 331,297.30 and 132,635.88 is: 183,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,056.44 : 331,297.30 = 132,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,056.44/331,297.30 = 132,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,056.44x = 331,297.30 × 132,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,056.44x = 43,941,908,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941,908,927.12/240,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,048.24

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