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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,211.44, 331,491.68 and 132,781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,211.44, 331,491.68 and 132,781.52 is: 183,238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,211.44 : 331,491.68 = 132,781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,211.44/331,491.68 = 132,781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,211.44x = 331,491.68 × 132,781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,211.44x = 44,015,969,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015,969,137.75/240,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,238.44

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