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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,180.07, 331,419.72 and 132,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,180.07, 331,419.72 and 132,735.46 is: 183,159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,180.07 : 331,419.72 = 132,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,180.07/331,419.72 = 132,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,180.07x = 331,419.72 × 132,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,180.07x = 43,991,148,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,991,148,987.27/240,180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,159.03

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