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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,242.72, 331,509.58 and 132,795.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,242.72, 331,509.58 and 132,795.41 is: 183,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,242.72 : 331,509.58 = 132,795.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,242.72/331,509.58 = 132,795.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,242.72x = 331,509.58 × 132,795.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,242.72x = 44,022,948,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022,948,605.49/240,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,243.64

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