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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,421.32, 331,778.58 and 132,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,421.32, 331,778.58 and 132,982.92 is: 183,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,421.32 : 331,778.58 = 132,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,421.32/331,778.58 = 132,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,421.32x = 331,778.58 × 132,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,421.32x = 44,120,884,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,120,884,361.85/240,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,514.86

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