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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,414.27, 331,767.59 and 132,984.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,414.27, 331,767.59 and 132,984.21 is: 183,515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,414.27 : 331,767.59 = 132,984.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,414.27/331,767.59 = 132,984.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,414.27x = 331,767.59 × 132,984.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,414.27x = 44,119,850,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,119,850,859.75/240,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,515.94

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