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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,411.30, 331,738.53 and 132,966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,411.30, 331,738.53 and 132,966.66 is: 183,477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,411.30 : 331,738.53 = 132,966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,411.30/331,738.53 = 132,966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,411.30x = 331,738.53 × 132,966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,411.30x = 44,110,164,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110,164,327.41/240,411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,477.92

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