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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,182.56, 331,448.70 and 132,754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,182.56, 331,448.70 and 132,754.48 is: 183,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,182.56 : 331,448.70 = 132,754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,182.56/331,448.70 = 132,754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,182.56x = 331,448.70 × 132,754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,182.56x = 44,001,299,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,001,299,815.18/240,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,199.40

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