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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,316.02, 331,627.14 and 132,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,316.02, 331,627.14 and 132,884.10 is: 183,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,316.02 : 331,627.14 = 132,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,316.02/331,627.14 = 132,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,316.02x = 331,627.14 × 132,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,316.02x = 44,067,974,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,067,974,034.47/240,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,375.10

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