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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,191.41, 331,481.35 and 132,759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,191.41, 331,481.35 and 132,759.15 is: 183,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,191.41 : 331,481.35 = 132,759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,191.41/331,481.35 = 132,759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,191.41x = 331,481.35 × 132,759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,191.41x = 44,007,182,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,007,182,266.85/240,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,217.14

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