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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,236.72, 331,497.89 and 132,792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,236.72, 331,497.89 and 132,792.14 is: 183,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,236.72 : 331,497.89 = 132,792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,236.72/331,497.89 = 132,792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,236.72x = 331,497.89 × 132,792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,236.72x = 44,020,315,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,315,254.82/240,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,237.25

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