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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,334.21, 331,663.37 and 132,911.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,334.21, 331,663.37 and 132,911.50 is: 183,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,334.21 : 331,663.37 = 132,911.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,334.21/331,663.37 = 132,911.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,334.21x = 331,663.37 × 132,911.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,334.21x = 44,081,875,337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,875,337.20/240,334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,419.06

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