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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,207.15, 331,480.03 and 132,774.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,207.15, 331,480.03 and 132,774.42 is: 183,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,207.15 : 331,480.03 = 132,774.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,207.15/331,480.03 = 132,774.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,207.15x = 331,480.03 × 132,774.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,207.15x = 44,012,068,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,068,724.83/240,207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,225.47

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