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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,189.41, 331,478.59 and 132,757.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,189.41, 331,478.59 and 132,757.15 is: 183,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,189.41 : 331,478.59 = 132,757.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,189.41/331,478.59 = 132,757.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,189.41x = 331,478.59 × 132,757.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,189.41x = 44,006,152,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006,152,894.42/240,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,214.38

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