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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,348.24, 331,674.48 and 132,915.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,348.24, 331,674.48 and 132,915.42 is: 183,419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,348.24 : 331,674.48 = 132,915.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,348.24/331,674.48 = 132,915.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,348.24x = 331,674.48 × 132,915.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,348.24x = 44,084,652,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,652,812.48/240,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,419.91

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