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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,080.96, 331,294.68 and 132,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,080.96, 331,294.68 and 132,649.88 is: 183,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,080.96 : 331,294.68 = 132,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,080.96/331,294.68 = 132,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,080.96x = 331,294.68 × 132,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,080.96x = 43,946,199,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,946,199,546.64/240,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,047.42

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