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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,319.91, 331,634.90 and 132,886.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,319.91, 331,634.90 and 132,886.27 is: 183,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,319.91 : 331,634.90 = 132,886.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,319.91/331,634.90 = 132,886.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,319.91x = 331,634.90 × 132,886.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,319.91x = 44,069,724,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069,724,862.82/240,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,379.42

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