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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,065.84, 331,294.34 and 132,638.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,065.84, 331,294.34 and 132,638.35 is: 183,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,065.84 : 331,294.34 = 132,638.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,065.84/331,294.34 = 132,638.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,065.84x = 331,294.34 × 132,638.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,065.84x = 43,942,332,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942,332,302.28/240,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,042.84

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