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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,118.03, 331,382.84 and 132,709.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,118.03, 331,382.84 and 132,709.03 is: 183,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,118.03 : 331,382.84 = 132,709.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,118.03/331,382.84 = 132,709.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,118.03x = 331,382.84 × 132,709.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,118.03x = 43,977,494,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977,494,591.50/240,118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,149.49

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