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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,429.16, 331,786.02 and 132,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,429.16, 331,786.02 and 132,996.20 is: 183,531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,429.16 : 331,786.02 = 132,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,429.16/331,786.02 = 132,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,429.16x = 331,786.02 × 132,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,429.16x = 44,126,279,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,279,873.12/240,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,531.31

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