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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,418.27, 331,773.11 and 132,988.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,418.27, 331,773.11 and 132,988.21 is: 183,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,418.27 : 331,773.11 = 132,988.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,418.27/331,773.11 = 132,988.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,418.27x = 331,773.11 × 132,988.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,418.27x = 44,121,912,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121,912,025.03/240,418.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,521.46

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