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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,214.41, 331,513.16 and 132,782.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,214.41, 331,513.16 and 132,782.22 is: 183,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,214.41 : 331,513.16 = 132,782.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,214.41/331,513.16 = 132,782.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,214.41x = 331,513.16 × 132,782.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,214.41x = 44,019,052,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,019,052,680.10/240,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,249.01

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