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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,160.86, 331,393.26 and 132,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,160.86, 331,393.26 and 132,716.29 is: 183,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,160.86 : 331,393.26 = 132,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,160.86/331,393.26 = 132,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,160.86x = 331,393.26 × 132,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,160.86x = 43,981,283,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,981,283,998.21/240,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,132.61

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