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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,117.28, 331,381.80 and 132,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,117.28, 331,381.80 and 132,708.28 is: 183,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,117.28 : 331,381.80 = 132,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,117.28/331,381.80 = 132,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,117.28x = 331,381.80 × 132,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,117.28x = 43,977,108,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977,108,701.30/240,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,148.45

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