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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,211.16, 331,485.56 and 132,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,211.16, 331,485.56 and 132,778.44 is: 183,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,211.16 : 331,485.56 = 132,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,211.16/331,485.56 = 132,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,211.16x = 331,485.56 × 132,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,211.16x = 44,014,135,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014,135,539.33/240,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,231.02

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