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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,097.72, 331,325.95 and 132,665.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,097.72, 331,325.95 and 132,665.53 is: 183,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,097.72 : 331,325.95 = 132,665.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,097.72/331,325.95 = 132,665.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,097.72x = 331,325.95 × 132,665.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,097.72x = 43,955,530,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,955,530,439.55/240,097.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,073.51

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