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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,200.91, 331,494.53 and 132,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,200.91, 331,494.53 and 132,768.72 is: 183,230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,200.91 : 331,494.53 = 132,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,200.91/331,494.53 = 132,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,200.91x = 331,494.53 × 132,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,200.91x = 44,012,103,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,103,771.26/240,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,230.38

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