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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,370.11, 331,715.75 and 132,947.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,370.11, 331,715.75 and 132,947.42 is: 183,470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,370.11 : 331,715.75 = 132,947.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,370.11/331,715.75 = 132,947.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,370.11x = 331,715.75 × 132,947.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,370.11x = 44,100,750,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100,750,812.55/240,370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,470.19

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