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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,210.65, 331,484.87 and 132,777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,210.65, 331,484.87 and 132,777.92 is: 183,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,210.65 : 331,484.87 = 132,777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,210.65/331,484.87 = 132,777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,210.65x = 331,484.87 × 132,777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,210.65x = 44,013,870,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,013,870,886.18/240,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,230.31

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