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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,330.13, 331,650.10 and 132,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,330.13, 331,650.10 and 132,901.04 is: 183,400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,330.13 : 331,650.10 = 132,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,330.13/331,650.10 = 132,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,330.13x = 331,650.10 × 132,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,330.13x = 44,076,643,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076,643,206.10/240,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,400.41

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