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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,241.72, 331,508.20 and 132,794.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,241.72, 331,508.20 and 132,794.41 is: 183,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,241.72 : 331,508.20 = 132,794.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,241.72/331,508.20 = 132,794.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,241.72x = 331,508.20 × 132,794.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,241.72x = 44,022,433,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022,433,507.65/240,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,242.25

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