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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,130.14, 331,386.24 and 132,706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,130.14, 331,386.24 and 132,706.92 is: 183,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,130.14 : 331,386.24 = 132,706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,130.14/331,386.24 = 132,706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,130.14x = 331,386.24 × 132,706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,130.14x = 43,977,247,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977,247,240.78/240,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,139.22

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