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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,072.11, 331,290.57 and 132,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,072.11, 331,290.57 and 132,639.84 is: 183,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,072.11 : 331,290.57 = 132,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,072.11/331,290.57 = 132,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,072.11x = 331,290.57 × 132,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,072.11x = 43,942,328,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942,328,198.31/240,072.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,038.04

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