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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,433.82, 331,769.96 and 132,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,433.82, 331,769.96 and 132,989.24 is: 183,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,433.82 : 331,769.96 = 132,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,433.82/331,769.96 = 132,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,433.82x = 331,769.96 × 132,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,433.82x = 44,121,832,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121,832,511.43/240,433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,509.26

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