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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,322.41, 331,647.08 and 132,899.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,322.41, 331,647.08 and 132,899.67 is: 183,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,322.41 : 331,647.08 = 132,899.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,322.41/331,647.08 = 132,899.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,322.41x = 331,647.08 × 132,899.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,322.41x = 44,075,786,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075,786,823.97/240,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,402.73

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