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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,414.77, 331,768.28 and 132,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,414.77, 331,768.28 and 132,984.71 is: 183,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,414.77 : 331,768.28 = 132,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,414.77/331,768.28 = 132,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,414.77x = 331,768.28 × 132,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,414.77x = 44,120,108,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,120,108,503.00/240,414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,516.63

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