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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,397.11, 331,718.90 and 132,952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,397.11, 331,718.90 and 132,952.50 is: 183,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,397.11 : 331,718.90 = 132,952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,397.11/331,718.90 = 132,952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,397.11x = 331,718.90 × 132,952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,397.11x = 44,102,856,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,102,856,387.49/240,397.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,458.35

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