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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,330.41, 331,658.13 and 132,907.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,330.41, 331,658.13 and 132,907.67 is: 183,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,330.41 : 331,658.13 = 132,907.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,330.41/331,658.13 = 132,907.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,330.41x = 331,658.13 × 132,907.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,330.41x = 44,079,909,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079,909,294.86/240,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,413.78

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