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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,204, 331,452.80 and 132,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,204, 331,452.80 and 132,759.52 is: 183,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,204 : 331,452.80 = 132,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,204/331,452.80 = 132,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,204x = 331,452.80 × 132,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,204x = 44,003,514,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,514,630.66/240,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,192.26

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