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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,056.98, 331,282.10 and 132,629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,056.98, 331,282.10 and 132,629.48 is: 183,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,056.98 : 331,282.10 = 132,629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,056.98/331,282.10 = 132,629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,056.98x = 331,282.10 × 132,629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,056.98x = 43,937,772,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937,772,656.31/240,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,030.60

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