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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,209.90, 331,483.82 and 132,777.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,209.90, 331,483.82 and 132,777.17 is: 183,229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,209.90 : 331,483.82 = 132,777.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,209.90/331,483.82 = 132,777.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,209.90x = 331,483.82 × 132,777.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,209.90x = 44,013,483,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013,483,520.39/240,209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,229.27

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