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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,317.02, 331,628.52 and 132,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,317.02, 331,628.52 and 132,885.10 is: 183,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,317.02 : 331,628.52 = 132,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,317.02/331,628.52 = 132,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,317.02x = 331,628.52 × 132,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,317.02x = 44,068,489,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,068,489,043.05/240,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,376.48

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