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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,315.44, 331,628.73 and 132,881.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,315.44, 331,628.73 and 132,881.90 is: 183,373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,315.44 : 331,628.73 = 132,881.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,315.44/331,628.73 = 132,881.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,315.44x = 331,628.73 × 132,881.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,315.44x = 44,067,455,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,455,736.99/240,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,373.39

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