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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,181.08, 331,421.10 and 132,736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,181.08, 331,421.10 and 132,736.46 is: 183,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,181.08 : 331,421.10 = 132,736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,181.08/331,421.10 = 132,736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,181.08x = 331,421.10 × 132,736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,181.08x = 43,991,663,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,991,663,583.31/240,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,160.40

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