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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,388.56, 331,734.12 and 132,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,388.56, 331,734.12 and 132,966.48 is: 183,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,388.56 : 331,734.12 = 132,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,388.56/331,734.12 = 132,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,388.56x = 331,734.12 × 132,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,388.56x = 44,109,518,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,109,518,232.30/240,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,492.58

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