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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,140.84, 331,366.05 and 132,704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,140.84, 331,366.05 and 132,704.46 is: 183,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,140.84 : 331,366.05 = 132,704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,140.84/331,366.05 = 132,704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,140.84x = 331,366.05 × 132,704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,140.84x = 43,973,752,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,973,752,727.58/240,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,116.51

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