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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,422.32, 331,779.96 and 132,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,422.32, 331,779.96 and 132,983.92 is: 183,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,422.32 : 331,779.96 = 132,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,422.32/331,779.96 = 132,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,422.32x = 331,779.96 × 132,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,422.32x = 44,121,399,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121,399,658.24/240,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,516.24

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