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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,381.36, 331,716.96 and 132,953.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,381.36, 331,716.96 and 132,953.18 is: 183,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,381.36 : 331,716.96 = 132,953.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,381.36/331,716.96 = 132,953.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,381.36x = 331,716.96 × 132,953.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,381.36x = 44,102,823,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,102,823,033.35/240,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,470.23

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