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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,182.08, 331,422.48 and 132,737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,182.08, 331,422.48 and 132,737.46 is: 183,161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,182.08 : 331,422.48 = 132,737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,182.08/331,422.48 = 132,737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,182.08x = 331,422.48 × 132,737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,182.08x = 43,992,178,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992,178,182.10/240,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,161.78

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