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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,071.82, 331,305.79 and 132,648.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,071.82, 331,305.79 and 132,648.77 is: 183,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,071.82 : 331,305.79 = 132,648.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,071.82/331,305.79 = 132,648.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,071.82x = 331,305.79 × 132,648.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,071.82x = 43,947,306,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947,306,282.74/240,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,059.00

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