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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,115.68, 331,342.92 and 132,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,115.68, 331,342.92 and 132,683.76 is: 183,094.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,115.68 : 331,342.92 = 132,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,115.68/331,342.92 = 132,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,115.68x = 331,342.92 × 132,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,115.68x = 43,963,824,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,963,824,474.98/240,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,094.35

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