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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,359.88, 331,707 and 132,929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,359.88, 331,707 and 132,929.94 is: 183,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,359.88 : 331,707 = 132,929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,359.88/331,707 = 132,929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,359.88x = 331,707 × 132,929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,359.88x = 44,093,791,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093,791,607.58/240,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,449.05

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