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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,064.97, 331,296.35 and 132,641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,064.97, 331,296.35 and 132,641.82 is: 183,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,064.97 : 331,296.35 = 132,641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,064.97/331,296.35 = 132,641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,064.97x = 331,296.35 × 132,641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,064.97x = 43,943,750,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,943,750,160.15/240,064.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,049.41

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