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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,195.87, 331,483.23 and 132,775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,195.87, 331,483.23 and 132,775.89 is: 183,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,195.87 : 331,483.23 = 132,775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,195.87/331,483.23 = 132,775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,195.87x = 331,483.23 × 132,775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,195.87x = 44,012,980,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,980,883.32/240,195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,237.88

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