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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,205.15, 331,477.27 and 132,772.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,205.15, 331,477.27 and 132,772.42 is: 183,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,205.15 : 331,477.27 = 132,772.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,205.15/331,477.27 = 132,772.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,205.15x = 331,477.27 × 132,772.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,205.15x = 44,011,039,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,039,312.89/240,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,222.71

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