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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,130.87, 331,354.66 and 132,686.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,130.87, 331,354.66 and 132,686.29 is: 183,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,130.87 : 331,354.66 = 132,686.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,130.87/331,354.66 = 132,686.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,130.87x = 331,354.66 × 132,686.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,130.87x = 43,966,220,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,966,220,509.61/240,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,092.75

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