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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,206.40, 331,479 and 132,773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,206.40, 331,479 and 132,773.67 is: 183,224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,206.40 : 331,479 = 132,773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,206.40/331,479 = 132,773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,206.40x = 331,479 × 132,773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,206.40x = 44,011,683,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,683,357.93/240,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,224.44

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