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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,426.32, 331,785.48 and 132,987.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,426.32, 331,785.48 and 132,987.92 is: 183,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,426.32 : 331,785.48 = 132,987.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,426.32/331,785.48 = 132,987.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,426.32x = 331,785.48 × 132,987.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,426.32x = 44,123,460,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123,460,871.40/240,426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,521.76

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