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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,058.72, 331,264.38 and 132,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,058.72, 331,264.38 and 132,627.88 is: 183,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,058.72 : 331,264.38 = 132,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,058.72/331,264.38 = 132,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,058.72x = 331,264.38 × 132,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,058.72x = 43,934,892,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934,892,438.91/240,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,017.27

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