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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,187.41, 331,475.83 and 132,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,187.41, 331,475.83 and 132,755.15 is: 183,211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,187.41 : 331,475.83 = 132,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,187.41/331,475.83 = 132,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,187.41x = 331,475.83 × 132,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,187.41x = 44,005,124,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,124,029.83/240,187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,211.62

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