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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,060.15, 331,286.48 and 132,632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,060.15, 331,286.48 and 132,632.65 is: 183,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,060.15 : 331,286.48 = 132,632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,060.15/331,286.48 = 132,632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,060.15x = 331,286.48 × 132,632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,060.15x = 43,939,403,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,939,403,751.57/240,060.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,034.98

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