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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,366, 331,692.03 and 132,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,366, 331,692.03 and 132,929.76 is: 183,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,366 : 331,692.03 = 132,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,366/331,692.03 = 132,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,366x = 331,692.03 × 132,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,366x = 44,091,741,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,091,741,941.81/240,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,435.85

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