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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,423.20, 331,782 and 132,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,423.20, 331,782 and 132,992 is: 183,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,423.20 : 331,782 = 132,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,423.20/331,782 = 132,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,423.20x = 331,782 × 132,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,423.20x = 44,124,351,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124,351,744/240,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,527.84

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