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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,208.15, 331,481.41 and 132,775.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,208.15, 331,481.41 and 132,775.42 is: 183,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,208.15 : 331,481.41 = 132,775.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,208.15/331,481.41 = 132,775.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,208.15x = 331,481.41 × 132,775.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,208.15x = 44,012,583,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,012,583,434.94/240,208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,226.85

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