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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,906.92, 332,440.35 and 132,010.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,906.92, 332,440.35 and 132,010.61 is: 182,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,906.92 : 332,440.35 = 132,010.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,906.92/332,440.35 = 132,010.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,906.92x = 332,440.35 × 132,010.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,906.92x = 43,885,653,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,885,653,392.11/240,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,168.50

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