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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,385.05, 331,734.29 and 132,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,385.05, 331,734.29 and 132,952.32 is: 183,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,385.05 : 331,734.29 = 132,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,385.05/331,734.29 = 132,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,385.05x = 331,734.29 × 132,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,385.05x = 44,104,842,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104,842,814.29/240,385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,475.81

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