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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,213.16, 331,488.28 and 132,780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,213.16, 331,488.28 and 132,780.44 is: 183,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,213.16 : 331,488.28 = 132,780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,213.16/331,488.28 = 132,780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,213.16x = 331,488.28 × 132,780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,213.16x = 44,015,159,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015,159,673.24/240,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,233.76

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