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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,364.36, 331,674.04 and 132,919.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,364.36, 331,674.04 and 132,919.79 is: 183,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,364.36 : 331,674.04 = 132,919.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,364.36/331,674.04 = 132,919.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,364.36x = 331,674.04 × 132,919.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,364.36x = 44,086,042,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,086,042,253.03/240,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,413.39

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