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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,368.92, 331,719.42 and 132,938.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,368.92, 331,719.42 and 132,938.92 is: 183,461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,368.92 : 331,719.42 = 132,938.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,368.92/331,719.42 = 132,938.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,368.92x = 331,719.42 × 132,938.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,368.92x = 44,098,421,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,098,421,437.83/240,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,461.41

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