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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,186.56, 331,454.22 and 132,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,186.56, 331,454.22 and 132,758.48 is: 183,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,186.56 : 331,454.22 = 132,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,186.56/331,454.22 = 132,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,186.56x = 331,454.22 × 132,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,186.56x = 44,003,358,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,358,436.79/240,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,204.92

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