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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,059.15, 331,285.10 and 132,631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,059.15, 331,285.10 and 132,631.65 is: 183,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,059.15 : 331,285.10 = 132,631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,059.15/331,285.10 = 132,631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,059.15x = 331,285.10 × 132,631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,059.15x = 43,938,888,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,938,888,770.26/240,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,033.60

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