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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,209.44, 331,488.92 and 132,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,209.44, 331,488.92 and 132,779.52 is: 183,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,209.44 : 331,488.92 = 132,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,209.44/331,488.92 = 132,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,209.44x = 331,488.92 × 132,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,209.44x = 44,014,939,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014,939,682.92/240,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,235.68

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