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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,173.54, 331,456.64 and 132,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,173.54, 331,456.64 and 132,741.26 is: 183,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,173.54 : 331,456.64 = 132,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,173.54/331,456.64 = 132,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,173.54x = 331,456.64 × 132,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,173.54x = 43,997,969,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997,969,707.98/240,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,192.41

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