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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,370.38, 331,682.34 and 132,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,370.38, 331,682.34 and 132,925.80 is: 183,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,370.38 : 331,682.34 = 132,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,370.38/331,682.34 = 132,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,370.38x = 331,682.34 × 132,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,370.38x = 44,089,140,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089,140,390.37/240,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,421.69

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