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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,057.27, 331,282.51 and 132,629.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,057.27, 331,282.51 and 132,629.77 is: 183,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,057.27 : 331,282.51 = 132,629.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,057.27/331,282.51 = 132,629.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,057.27x = 331,282.51 × 132,629.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,057.27x = 43,937,923,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937,923,188.85/240,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,031.00

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