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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,190.41, 331,479.97 and 132,758.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,190.41, 331,479.97 and 132,758.15 is: 183,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,190.41 : 331,479.97 = 132,758.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,190.41/331,479.97 = 132,758.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,190.41x = 331,479.97 × 132,758.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,190.41x = 44,006,667,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006,667,579.26/240,190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,215.76

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