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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,359.20, 331,691.96 and 132,926.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,359.20, 331,691.96 and 132,926.77 is: 183,436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,359.20 : 331,691.96 = 132,926.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,359.20/331,691.96 = 132,926.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,359.20x = 331,691.96 × 132,926.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,359.20x = 44,090,741,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090,741,624.70/240,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,436.88

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