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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,069.86, 331,287.47 and 132,637.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,069.86, 331,287.47 and 132,637.59 is: 183,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,069.86 : 331,287.47 = 132,637.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,069.86/331,287.47 = 132,637.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,069.86x = 331,287.47 × 132,637.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,069.86x = 43,941,170,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941,170,954.81/240,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,034.94

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