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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,314.94, 331,628.04 and 132,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,314.94, 331,628.04 and 132,881.40 is: 183,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,314.94 : 331,628.04 = 132,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,314.94/331,628.04 = 132,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,314.94x = 331,628.04 × 132,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,314.94x = 44,067,198,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,198,234.46/240,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,372.70

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