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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,131.23, 331,387.76 and 132,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,131.23, 331,387.76 and 132,708.22 is: 183,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,131.23 : 331,387.76 = 132,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,131.23/331,387.76 = 132,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,131.23x = 331,387.76 × 132,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,131.23x = 43,977,880,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977,880,380.26/240,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,141.03

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