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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,394.80, 331,763.55 and 132,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,394.80, 331,763.55 and 132,974.82 is: 183,515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,394.80 : 331,763.55 = 132,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,394.80/331,763.55 = 132,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,394.80x = 331,763.55 × 132,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,394.80x = 44,116,198,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116,198,343.81/240,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,515.61

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