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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,205.88, 331,484.20 and 132,775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,205.88, 331,484.20 and 132,775.88 is: 183,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,205.88 : 331,484.20 = 132,775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,205.88/331,484.20 = 132,775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,205.88x = 331,484.20 × 132,775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,205.88x = 44,013,107,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013,107,168.63/240,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,230.77

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