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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,324.91, 331,650.53 and 132,902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,324.91, 331,650.53 and 132,902.17 is: 183,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,324.91 : 331,650.53 = 132,902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,324.91/331,650.53 = 132,902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,324.91x = 331,650.53 × 132,902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,324.91x = 44,077,075,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,077,075,118.65/240,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,406.19

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