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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,369.61, 331,715.06 and 132,946.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,369.61, 331,715.06 and 132,946.91 is: 183,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,369.61 : 331,715.06 = 132,946.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,369.61/331,715.06 = 132,946.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,369.61x = 331,715.06 × 132,946.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,369.61x = 44,100,492,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100,492,227.46/240,369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,469.50

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