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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,178.08, 331,416.96 and 132,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,178.08, 331,416.96 and 132,733.46 is: 183,156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,178.08 : 331,416.96 = 132,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,178.08/331,416.96 = 132,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,178.08x = 331,416.96 × 132,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,178.08x = 43,990,119,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990,119,803.48/240,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,156.26

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