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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,216.86, 331,499.15 and 132,786.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,216.86, 331,499.15 and 132,786.87 is: 183,245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,216.86 : 331,499.15 = 132,786.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,216.86/331,499.15 = 132,786.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,216.86x = 331,499.15 × 132,786.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,216.86x = 44,018,733,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,018,733,127.06/240,216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,245.81

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