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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,205.65, 331,477.97 and 132,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,205.65, 331,477.97 and 132,772.92 is: 183,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,205.65 : 331,477.97 = 132,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,205.65/331,477.97 = 132,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,205.65x = 331,477.97 × 132,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,205.65x = 44,011,297,328.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,297,328.71/240,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,223.41

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