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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,196.87, 331,484.61 and 132,776.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,196.87, 331,484.61 and 132,776.89 is: 183,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,196.87 : 331,484.61 = 132,776.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,196.87/331,484.61 = 132,776.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,196.87x = 331,484.61 × 132,776.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,196.87x = 44,013,495,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013,495,598.66/240,196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,239.26

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