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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,373.63, 331,702.32 and 132,936.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,373.63, 331,702.32 and 132,936.58 is: 183,445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,373.63 : 331,702.32 = 132,936.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,373.63/331,702.32 = 132,936.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,373.63x = 331,702.32 × 132,936.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,373.63x = 44,095,371,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,371,998.87/240,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,445.13

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