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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,372.63, 331,700.94 and 132,935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,372.63, 331,700.94 and 132,935.58 is: 183,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,372.63 : 331,700.94 = 132,935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,372.63/331,700.94 = 132,935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,372.63x = 331,700.94 × 132,935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,372.63x = 44,094,856,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,094,856,845.45/240,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,443.75

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