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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,194.36, 331,481.16 and 132,774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,194.36, 331,481.16 and 132,774.39 is: 183,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,194.36 : 331,481.16 = 132,774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,194.36/331,481.16 = 132,774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,194.36x = 331,481.16 × 132,774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,194.36x = 44,012,208,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,208,815.49/240,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,235.81

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