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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,188.16, 331,476.86 and 132,755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,188.16, 331,476.86 and 132,755.90 is: 183,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,188.16 : 331,476.86 = 132,755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,188.16/331,476.86 = 132,755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,188.16x = 331,476.86 × 132,755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,188.16x = 44,005,510,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,510,039.06/240,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,212.65

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