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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,127.28, 331,395.60 and 132,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,127.28, 331,395.60 and 132,718.28 is: 183,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,127.28 : 331,395.60 = 132,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,127.28/331,395.60 = 132,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,127.28x = 331,395.60 × 132,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,127.28x = 43,982,254,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982,254,031.57/240,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,162.25

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