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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,209.96, 331,475.48 and 132,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,209.96, 331,475.48 and 132,773.58 is: 183,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,209.96 : 331,475.48 = 132,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,209.96/331,475.48 = 132,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,209.96x = 331,475.48 × 132,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,209.96x = 44,011,185,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,185,497.95/240,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,219.66

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