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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,204.15, 331,475.90 and 132,771.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,204.15, 331,475.90 and 132,771.42 is: 183,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,204.15 : 331,475.90 = 132,771.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,204.15/331,475.90 = 132,771.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,204.15x = 331,475.90 × 132,771.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,204.15x = 44,010,525,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010,525,274.92/240,204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,221.34

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