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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,416.32, 331,771.68 and 132,977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,416.32, 331,771.68 and 132,977.92 is: 183,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,416.32 : 331,771.68 = 132,977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,416.32/331,771.68 = 132,977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,416.32x = 331,771.68 × 132,977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,416.32x = 44,118,307,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118,307,921.31/240,416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,507.96

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