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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,193.66, 331,484.46 and 132,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,193.66, 331,484.46 and 132,761.41 is: 183,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,193.66 : 331,484.46 = 132,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,193.66/331,484.46 = 132,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,193.66x = 331,484.46 × 132,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,193.66x = 44,008,344,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008,344,302.69/240,193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,220.26

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