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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,329.41, 331,656.75 and 132,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,329.41, 331,656.75 and 132,906.67 is: 183,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,329.41 : 331,656.75 = 132,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,329.41/331,656.75 = 132,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,329.41x = 331,656.75 × 132,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,329.41x = 44,079,394,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079,394,225.52/240,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,412.40

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