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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,065.34, 331,293.65 and 132,637.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,065.34, 331,293.65 and 132,637.85 is: 183,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,065.34 : 331,293.65 = 132,637.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,065.34/331,293.65 = 132,637.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,065.34x = 331,293.65 × 132,637.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,065.34x = 43,942,075,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942,075,135.00/240,065.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,042.15

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