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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,189.66, 331,478.93 and 132,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,189.66, 331,478.93 and 132,757.40 is: 183,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,189.66 : 331,478.93 = 132,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,189.66/331,478.93 = 132,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,189.66x = 331,478.93 × 132,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,189.66x = 44,006,282,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006,282,062.17/240,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,214.72

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