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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,207.44, 331,486.16 and 132,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,207.44, 331,486.16 and 132,777.52 is: 183,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,207.44 : 331,486.16 = 132,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,207.44/331,486.16 = 132,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,207.44x = 331,486.16 × 132,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,207.44x = 44,013,910,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013,910,239.12/240,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,232.92

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