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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,244.72, 331,512.34 and 132,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,244.72, 331,512.34 and 132,797.40 is: 183,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,244.72 : 331,512.34 = 132,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,244.72/331,512.34 = 132,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,244.72x = 331,512.34 × 132,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,244.72x = 44,023,976,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023,976,819.92/240,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,246.39

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