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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,208.44, 331,487.54 and 132,778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,208.44, 331,487.54 and 132,778.52 is: 183,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,208.44 : 331,487.54 = 132,778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,208.44/331,487.54 = 132,778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,208.44x = 331,487.54 × 132,778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,208.44x = 44,014,424,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014,424,959.64/240,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,234.30

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