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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,215.16, 331,491.04 and 132,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,215.16, 331,491.04 and 132,782.44 is: 183,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,215.16 : 331,491.04 = 132,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,215.16/331,491.04 = 132,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,215.16x = 331,491.04 × 132,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,215.16x = 44,016,189,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,016,189,129.34/240,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,236.52

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