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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,219.41, 331,502.90 and 132,789.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,219.41, 331,502.90 and 132,789.38 is: 183,249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,219.41 : 331,502.90 = 132,789.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,219.41/331,502.90 = 132,789.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,219.41x = 331,502.90 × 132,789.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,219.41x = 44,020,062,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,062,237.74/240,219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,249.40

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