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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,153.38, 331,412.06 and 132,723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,153.38, 331,412.06 and 132,723.38 is: 183,158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,153.38 : 331,412.06 = 132,723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,153.38/331,412.06 = 132,723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,153.38x = 331,412.06 × 132,723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,153.38x = 43,986,126,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,986,126,455.29/240,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,158.48

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