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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,084.92, 331,316.49 and 132,654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,084.92, 331,316.49 and 132,654.18 is: 183,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,084.92 : 331,316.49 = 132,654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,084.92/331,316.49 = 132,654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,084.92x = 331,316.49 × 132,654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,084.92x = 43,950,517,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950,517,301.43/240,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,062.39

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