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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,082.34, 331,304.72 and 132,650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,082.34, 331,304.72 and 132,650.06 is: 183,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,082.34 : 331,304.72 = 132,650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,082.34/331,304.72 = 132,650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,082.34x = 331,304.72 × 132,650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,082.34x = 43,947,590,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947,590,986.28/240,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,052.16

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