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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,212.16, 331,486.94 and 132,779.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,212.16, 331,486.94 and 132,779.42 is: 183,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,212.16 : 331,486.94 = 132,779.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,212.16/331,486.94 = 132,779.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,212.16x = 331,486.94 × 132,779.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,212.16x = 44,014,643,630.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014,643,630.77/240,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,232.37

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