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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,211.46, 331,477.55 and 132,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,211.46, 331,477.55 and 132,775.08 is: 183,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,211.46 : 331,477.55 = 132,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,211.46/331,477.55 = 132,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,211.46x = 331,477.55 × 132,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,211.46x = 44,011,957,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,957,555.58/240,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,221.73

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